The drive from Prescott Valley, AZ to Chandler, AZ covers 113.6 miles and takes about 2h 13m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Black Canyon Freeway, Cordes Junction-Prescott Highway, Arizona Veterans Highway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 38.4 miles on Black Canyon Freeway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.63 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
56.8 miles from Prescott Valley, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 5m into the drive
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Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Prescott Valley, AZ to Chandler, AZ covers 113.6 miles and takes about 2h 13m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Black Canyon Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 38.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near North Robert Road.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 13m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (North Robert Road): Navigation decision point; at 100.1 miles (US 60): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 107.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0.3 mi into trip|~0m in|North Robert Road
Turn left onto North Robert Road
Navigation decision point
8
100.1 mi into trip|~1h 53m in|US 60
Take the exit onto US 60 toward US 60 East: Mesa, Globe
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 154
Toward US 60 East: Mesa, Globe
8
107.8 mi into trip|~2h 2m in
Take the exit toward AZ 87: Country Club Drive, Chandler
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 179
Toward AZ 87: Country Club Drive, Chandler
5
108.1 mi into trip|~2h 3m in|AZ 87 / South Country Club Drive
Turn right onto AZ 87 / South Country Club Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
113.6 mi into trip|~2h 13m in|East Chandler Boulevard
Turn left onto East Chandler Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Prescott Valley, AZ to Chandler, AZ, road signs begin pointing toward Globe along the way.
Globe
100.1 mi in|~1h 53m|via US 60
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Black Canyon Freeway
38.4 mi
42m
Cordes Junction-Prescott Highway
25.2 mi
31m
Arizona Veterans Highway
16.7 mi
16m
Maricopa Freeway
8.8 mi
10m
US 60
7.6 mi
8m
Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
5.8 mi
5m
North Arizona Avenue
4 mi
6m
North Black Canyon Highway
3.2 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Black Canyon Freeway
— 38.4 mi, about 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Prescott Valley, AZ and Chandler, AZ.
1
Start on East Spouse Drive
0.3 mi·48 sec·East Spouse Drive
2
Turn left onto North Robert Road
1.6 mi·2 min·North Robert Road
3
Turn left onto AZ 69
25 mi·31 min·Cordes Junction-Prescott Highway
4
Merge onto I 17
17 mi·16 min·Arizona Veterans Highway
5
Continue on I 17
5.8 mi·5 min·Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on I 17
10 mi·10 min·Black Canyon Freeway
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on I 17
3.2 mi·3 min·North Black Canyon Highway
Use the slight right lane.
8
Continue on I 17
28 mi·32 min·Black Canyon Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 17; US 60
8.8 mi·10 min·Maricopa Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit onto US 60
7.6 mi·8 min·US 60
Exit 154Toward US 60 East: Mesa, GlobeUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi·50 sec
Exit 179Toward AZ 87: Country Club Drive, ChandlerUse the slight right lane.
12
Turn right onto AZ 87
1.5 mi·2 min·South Country Club Drive
Use the right lane.
13
Continue on AZ 87
4.0 mi·6 min·North Arizona Avenue
Use the left lane.
14
Turn left onto East Chandler Boulevard
149 ft·12 sec·East Chandler Boulevard
Use the left lane.
15
Arrive at destination
East Chandler Boulevard
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 56.8 miles from Prescott Valley, AZ, or about 1h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 38.4 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 25 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 56.8 miles or 1h 5m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 45m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Chandler, AZ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Prescott Valley, AZ so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Prescott Valley, AZ
This is one driving day of about 113.6 miles and 2h 13m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Prescott Valley, AZ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Black Canyon Freeway for about 38.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 56.8 mi from Prescott Valley, AZ
· 1h 5m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Tuzigoot National Monument
National Monument
Water flows under and through this landscape, feeding the growth of people and towns. The Verde Valley is watered by snowmelt, summer monsoons, and springs that well up from the ancient sedimentary ro...
Established December 8, 1906, Montezuma Castle is the third National Monument dedicated to preserving Native American culture. This 20 room high-rise apartment, nestled into a towering limestone cliff...
An Ancestral Sonoran Desert People's farming community and "Great House" are preserved at Casa Grande Ruins. Whether a gathering place for people or simply a waypoint marker in an extensive system of...
28 mi from route
~70 min detour
Free
near mile 113.6
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.63 one way
$45.26 round trip
$5.06/gal25.4 MPG avg40 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.36
$23.95
$47.90
premium
$5.59
$25.01
$50.01
diesel
$5.61
$25.08
$50.16
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 39.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
34.1
0
$11.93
$5.45
Efficient EV
28.4
0
$9.94
$4.54
EV Truck/SUV
45.4
0
$15.90
$7.27
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (68% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Prescott Valley, AZ
Night
in Prescott Valley on Friday
Local time
11:46 PM
MST
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Chandler, AZ
Night
in Chandler on Friday
Local time
11:46 PM
MST
Current temp
90°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
20 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 13m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Prescott Valley, AZ to Chandler, AZ covers 113.6 miles and takes about 2h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Black Canyon Freeway, Cordes Junction-Prescott Highway, Arizona Veterans Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 56.8 miles from Prescott Valley, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.63 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 2h 13m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (North Robert Road): Navigation decision point; at 100.1 miles (US 60): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 107.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Prescott Valley, AZ to Chandler, AZ, road signs begin pointing toward Globe along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Tuzigoot National Monument, Montezuma Castle National Monument and Casa Grande Ruins National Monument.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
