Origin
Chandler, AZ
Late night in Chandler on Tuesday
Local time
1:08 AM
MST
Current temp
87°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chandler, AZ to Dilkon, AZ
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 51m
Distance
212.5 mi
342 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$42
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 38m
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6 AM
4h 52m
8 AM
5h 19m
10 AM
5h 1m
12 PM
4h 58m
3 PM
5h 2m
5 PM
5h 17m
8 PM
4h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chandler, AZ
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Dilkon, AZ
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Chandler to Dilkon covers 212.5 miles of the Desert Southwest and takes approximately 4 hours and 51 minutes to complete. Because this journey is manageable in a single day, you can easily complete it as a one-day trip without needing an overnight stay. You should budget about $41 for fuel to cover the distance. Navigating the route involves traveling along East Chandler Boulevard, North Arizona Avenue, and South Country Club Drive. Since both your start and end points are located within the Desert Southwest, you will remain in the same climatic region throughout the journey. It is a straightforward trek that works well for those who prefer a single-day commitment over a multi-day excursion.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
106.2 miles from Chandler, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 19m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Beeline Highway | 68.4 mi | 1h 20m |
| Payson-Winslow Highway | 37.4 mi | 55m |
| Winslow–Kayenta Highway | 30.8 mi | 35m |
| State Highway 87 | 27.1 mi | 39m |
| State Route 87 | 17.8 mi | 25m |
| South Country Club Drive | 6.8 mi | 12m |
| North Beeline Highway | 6.4 mi | 9m |
| Navajo Route 15 | 6.2 mi | 14m |
Longest stretch:
Beeline Highway
— 68.4 mi, about 1h 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chandler, AZ and Dilkon, AZ.
1
Start on East Chandler Boulevard
0.1 mi
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41 sec
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East Chandler Boulevard
2
Continue on East Chandler Boulevard
0.2 mi
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19 sec
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East Chandler Boulevard
3
Turn right onto AZ 87
4.0 mi
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6 min
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North Arizona Avenue
Use the right lane.
4
Continue on AZ 87
6.8 mi
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12 min
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South Country Club Drive
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on AZ 87
4.5 mi
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5 min
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North Beeline Highway
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
6
Continue on AZ 87
68 mi
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1 hr 20 min
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Beeline Highway
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on AZ 87; AZ 260
1.2 mi
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2 min
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North Beeline Highway
8
Enter roundabout onto AZ 87; AZ 260
132 ft
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2 sec
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North Beeline Highway
9
Continue on AZ 87; AZ 260
0.6 mi
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1 min
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North Beeline Highway
10
Enter roundabout onto AZ 87; AZ 260
114 ft
·
1 sec
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North Beeline Highway
11
Continue on AZ 87; AZ 260
0.1 mi
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11 sec
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North Beeline Highway
12
Continue on AZ 87; AZ 260
2.6 mi
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3 min
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Arizona State Highway 87
13
Continue on AZ 87; AZ 260
11 mi
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15 min
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Payson-Winslow Highway
14
Continue on AZ 87; AZ 260
1.4 mi
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2 min
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Arizona State Highway 87
15
Continue on AZ 87; AZ 260
0.9 mi
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1 min
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Payson-Winslow Highway
16
Continue on AZ 87; AZ 260
0.4 mi
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55 sec
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North AZ Highway 87
17
Continue on AZ 87; AZ 260
7.5 mi
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11 min
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Payson-Winslow Highway
18
Continue on AZ 87
12 mi
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16 min
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State Route 87
19
Continue on AZ 87
0.1 mi
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9 sec
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Payson–Winslow Highway
Use the straight lane.
20
Continue on AZ 87
8.2 mi
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11 min
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State Highway 87
21
Continue on AZ 87
6.0 mi
·
8 min
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State Route 87
22
Continue on AZ 87
344 ft
·
5 sec
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Starlight Drive
23
Continue on AZ 87
19 mi
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28 min
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State Highway 87
24
Continue on SR 87
18 mi
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27 min
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Payson-Winslow Highway
25
Turn right onto I 40 Bus; AZ 87; US 66 Hist
2.4 mi
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3 min
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East 2nd Street
26
Continue on AZ 87; US 66 Hist
31 mi
·
35 min
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Winslow–Kayenta Highway
27
Turn right onto N15
6.2 mi
·
14 min
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Navajo Route 15
28
Turn right
0.2 mi
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58 sec
29
At end of road, turn left
171 ft
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7 sec
30
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
To make the most of this nearly five-hour trip, plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and break up the drive. Since this is a turn-heavy route on local roads, leaving early in the morning allows you to navigate the path during daylight hours, which is helpful for spotting turns. Keep your fuel budget of $41 in mind and consider topping off your tank before you leave Chandler to avoid unnecessary stops. Because the route relies entirely on local roads, use a reliable GPS to stay on track during the transition between North Arizona Avenue and South Country Club Drive. Flexibility is your biggest advantage here, so feel free to adjust your pace to ensure a comfortable arrival in Dilkon.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 106.2 miles from Chandler, AZ, or about 2h 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 68.4 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 47 miles or 1h 2m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 106.2 miles or 2h 19m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 58m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dilkon, AZ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Chandler, 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 Chandler, AZ
This is one driving day of about 212.5 miles and 4h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 miles from Chandler, AZ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Beeline Highway for about 68.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
106 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 47 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 106.2 miles from Chandler, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Beeline Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 68.4 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 212.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.3 mi into trip
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~1m in
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AZ 87 / North Arizona Avenue
Turn right onto AZ 87 / North Arizona Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
85.2 mi into trip
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~1h 47m in
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AZ 87; AZ 260 / North Beeline Highway
Enter roundabout onto AZ 87; AZ 260 / North Beeline Highway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
85.8 mi into trip
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~1h 49m in
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AZ 87; AZ 260 / North Beeline Highway
Enter roundabout onto AZ 87; AZ 260 / North Beeline Highway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
172.9 mi into trip
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~3h 56m in
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I 40 Bus; AZ 87; US 66 Hist / East 2nd Street
Turn right onto I 40 Bus; AZ 87; US 66 Hist / East 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
6
212.5 mi into trip
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~4h 51m in
At end of road, turn left
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$42.33 one way
$84.67 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
74 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $44.80 | $89.60 |
| premium | $5.59 | $46.78 | $93.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $46.92 | $93.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$42
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$67–$92
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 74.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 63.8 | 0 | $22.31 | $10.20 |
| Efficient EV | 53.1 | 0 | $18.59 | $8.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 85 | 1 | $29.75 | $13.60 |
Gas CO2
74 kg
EV CO2
25 kg (66% 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.
Destination
Dilkon, AZ
Late night in Dilkon on Tuesday
Local time
2:08 AM
MDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
66°F
Payson, AZ
106 mi in
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
1 hour later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
18 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 51m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Montezuma Castle National Monument
National Monument
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...
23 mi from route
~58 min detour
$10
near mile 102.6
Caution: High Levels of Visitation
Tonto National Monument
National Monument
Located within the northern range of the Sonoran Desert lie two cliff dwellings that were occupied from 1300-1450 CE (common era). They represent a vibrant culture consisting of local and immigrant gr...
23 mi from route
~57 min detour
$10
near mile 36.6
View on nps.gov
Casa Grande Ruins National Monument
National Monument
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
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise, as this route features a 0% highway share. You will navigate through local roads for the entirety of the 212.5-mile journey, requiring your full attention behind the wheel. Because there are no long, uninterrupted stretches on highways like East Chandler Boulevard, the drive demands consistent focus on navigation and maneuvering. The road's personality is defined by its technical nature, making it feel more like a series of local connectors than a monotonous highway haul. Prepare for a slower, more deliberate pace as you transition between the various local roads that make up this path.
Only 26% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
30 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 68.4 mi on Beeline Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near AZ 87 / North Arizona Avenue.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 51m drive. You will face about 8 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 (AZ 87 / North Arizona Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 85.2 miles (AZ 87; AZ 260 / North Beeline Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 85.8 miles (AZ 87; AZ 260 / North Beeline Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
About the Cities
Starting in Chandler, AZ
Full guide →Founded 1912
Chandler is a city in Arizona, and a medium-sized suburb of Phoenix with over 240,000 residents. It is a delightful place to visit.
Top landmarks
- • McCullough-Price House — 1938 pueblo revival home in Chandler, Arizona
- • San Marcos Hotel — Historic place in Chandler, Ariona
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 51m. Total distance: 212.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (26%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 68.4 miles on Beeline Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (AZ 87 / North Arizona Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 85.2 miles (AZ 87; AZ 260 / North Beeline Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 85.8 miles (AZ 87; AZ 260 / North Beeline Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes — Montezuma Castle National Monument, Tonto National Monument and Casa Grande Ruins National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Dilkon, AZ, but most travelers stay overnight.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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.
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