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Trip from Chandler, AZ to Parker, AZ
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 23m
Distance
184.5 mi
297 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$38
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 12m
★
6 AM
3h 24m
8 AM
3h 48m
10 AM
3h 32m
12 PM
3h 30m
3 PM
3h 33m
5 PM
3h 47m
8 PM
3h 16m
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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Parker, AZ
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Trip Overview
Chandler to Parker is 184.5 miles and takes about 3h 23m via Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $37 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Arizona's Desert Southwest region, offering a straightforward trip with minimal complexity. It's a practical choice if you're looking for a direct route between these two points without extensive detours. You'll primarily navigate surface roads for much of the way, making it a relaxed cruising experience. Consider this route for its simplicity and efficiency.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
92.3 miles from Chandler, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 43m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway | 105 mi | 1h 45m |
| Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway | 30.9 mi | 35m |
| Papago Freeway | 24.3 mi | 28m |
| Maricopa Freeway | 4.9 mi | 5m |
| Price Freeway | 4.8 mi | 5m |
| Superstition Freeway | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| North Central Boulevard | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| West Chandler Boulevard | 3 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
— 105 mi, about 1h 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chandler, AZ and Parker, 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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17 sec
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East Chandler Boulevard
3
Continue on West Chandler Boulevard
3.0 mi
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5 min
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West Chandler Boulevard
Use the left lane.
4
Turn right onto South Price Road
321 ft
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6 sec
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South Price Road
Use the right lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
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43 sec
Toward AZ 101 Loop North
6
Merge onto AZ 101 Loop
4.8 mi
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5 min
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Price Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
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21 sec
Exit 55A; 55B
Toward US 60 West, US 60 East: Phoenix, Globe
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
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1 min
Exit 55A
Toward US 60 West: Phoenix
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto US 60
3.7 mi
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4 min
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Superstition Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto US 60
0.6 mi
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38 sec
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US 60
Toward I 10 North
11
Merge onto I 10; US 60
4.9 mi
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5 min
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Maricopa Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10
2.0 mi
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2 min
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Papago Freeway
Use the slight left lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10
2.7 mi
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3 min
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Papago Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on I 10
0.5 mi
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36 sec
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Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel
15
Continue on I 10
20 mi
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22 min
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Papago Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on I 10
105 mi
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1 hr 45 min
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Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit onto I 10 Business
0.4 mi
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41 sec
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I 10 Business
Toward US 95, AZ 95: Parker, Yuma
18
Turn right onto I 10 Bus
0.1 mi
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16 sec
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Riggles Road
19
Turn left onto I 10 Bus
1.0 mi
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2 min
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East Main Street
20
Turn right onto AZ 95
3.1 mi
·
3 min
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North Central Boulevard
21
Continue on AZ 95
20 mi
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22 min
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Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway
Use the straight lane.
22
Turn left onto AZ 95
11 mi
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13 min
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Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway
23
Continue on AZ 95
0.8 mi
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1 min
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California Avenue
24
Arrive at destination
AZ 95
Trip Plan
Given the 3h 23m estimated drive time, leaving Chandler in the morning allows ample time to reach Parker without feeling rushed. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost around $37, this is a manageable one-day trip. Since it's a relatively short drive, you have flexibility with your departure time. Pay attention to the transition from highway to surface roads around the 105-mile mark on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway; this is where the driving pace will noticeably change. Ensure you have enough fuel before entering the longer surface road segments, as services might be more spread out.
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 92.3 miles from Chandler, AZ, or about 1h 43m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 105 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 41 miles or 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 92.3 miles or 1h 43m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Parker, 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 184.5 miles and 3h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 41 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 Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway for about 105 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
92 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 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 92.3 miles from Chandler, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 105 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Bouse Wash Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Bouse Wash Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.2 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Burnt Well Rest Area
0.2 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.3 mi from route
Danny's Big Rig Resort
0.3 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.3 mi from route
Pride Travel Center
0.3 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.3 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.3 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.4 mi from route
TA
0.5 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.7 mi from route
Service Plaza
1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
1.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
1.5 mi from route
QuikTrip
1.7 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 3.3 and 20.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
3.3 mi into trip
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~6m in
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South Price Road
Turn right onto South Price Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
8
8.5 mi into trip
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~12m in
Take the exit toward US 60 West, US 60 East: Phoenix, Globe
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 55A; 55B
Toward US 60 West, US 60 East: Phoenix, Globe
8
8.6 mi into trip
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~13m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 60 West: Phoenix
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 55A
Toward US 60 West: Phoenix
6
18.4 mi into trip
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~25m in
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I 10 / Papago Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10 / Papago Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
6
20.4 mi into trip
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~27m in
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I 10 / Papago Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10 / Papago Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$37.68 one way
$75.35 round trip
$5.19/gal
25.4 MPG avg
65 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.52 | $40.08 | $80.16 |
| premium | $5.72 | $41.54 | $83.08 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $38.86 | $77.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$38
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$63–$88
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 64.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 55.4 | 0 | $19.37 | $8.86 |
| Efficient EV | 46.1 | 0 | $16.14 | $7.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 73.8 | 0 | $25.83 | $11.81 |
Gas CO2
65 kg
EV CO2
22 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.
Origin
Chandler, AZ
Afternoon in Chandler on Wednesday
Local time
1:05 PM
MST
Current temp
102°F
Sunny
SSW 0 to 5 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Destination
Parker, AZ
Afternoon in Parker on Wednesday
Local time
1:05 PM
MST
Current temp
104°F
Sunny
SSW 2 to 10 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
72°F
Citrus Park, AZ
92 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 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
3h 23m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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.
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?
This drive features a significant portion on surface roads, with highways making up 21% of the total distance. You'll experience a longest stretch of 105 miles on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway before transitioning to primarily surface roads. Expect to encounter the feel of urban merging early on as you navigate initial freeway sections. The remainder of the trip will be on less-trafficked roads, allowing for a more relaxed pace.
Only 21% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 105 mi on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.3 miles in near South Price Road.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 184.5 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.3 miles (South Price Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,427 ft
422 ft
Total Climb
605 ft
Total Descent
1,396 ft
Highest Point
1,427 ft
~105.5 mi in
Elevation Range
1,005 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Chandler, AZ to Parker, AZ, road signs begin pointing toward Yuma along the way.
Yuma
148.2 mi in
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~2h 39m
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via I 10 Business
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
Arriving in Parker, AZ
Full guide →Founded 1908
Top landmarks
- • Parker Jail — United States historic place in La Paz County, Arizona
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 3h 23m. Total distance: 184.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 105 miles on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 22 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Parker, AZ before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 22 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.3 miles (South Price Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Casa Grande Ruins National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.8 hours — manageable with a long break at Parker, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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