This 167.1-mile drive from Chandler, AZ to Taylor, AZ will take you about 3 hours and 37 minutes, making it a very manageable one-day trip. You'll primarily travel on the Beeline Highway and AZ 260, with a short stint on West 3rd Street North. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $33. This route offers a mixed driving experience as you transition between regions within the Desert Southwest. With its reasonable duration and cost, it's a solid option for a spontaneous day trip or a relaxed start to a longer adventure.
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
83.5 miles from Chandler, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 44m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Beeline Highway
68.4 mi
1h 20m
AZ 260
53 mi
1h 11m
West 3rd Street North
18.9 mi
22m
South Country Club Drive
6.8 mi
12m
Pulp Mill Road
5 mi
7m
North Beeline Highway
4.5 mi
5m
North Arizona Avenue
4 mi
6m
West Papermill Road
4 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
Beeline Highway
— 68.4 mi, about 1h 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chandler, AZ and Taylor, AZ.
1
Start on East Chandler Boulevard
0.1 mi·41 sec·East Chandler Boulevard
2
Continue on East Chandler Boulevard
0.2 mi·19 sec·East Chandler Boulevard
3
Turn right onto AZ 87
4.0 mi·6 min·North Arizona Avenue
Use the right lane.
4
Continue on AZ 87
6.8 mi·12 min·South Country Club Drive
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on AZ 87
4.5 mi·5 min·North Beeline Highway
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
6
Continue on AZ 87
68 mi·1 hr 20 min·Beeline Highway
Use the left lane.
7
Turn right onto AZ 260
53 mi·1 hr 11 min·AZ 260
Use the straight lane.
8
Turn left onto AZ 277
1.9 mi·3 min·Highway 277
9
Continue on AZ 277
19 mi·22 min·West 3rd Street North
10
Keep slight left at fork onto AZ 277
286 ft·4 sec·West 3rd Street North
11
Turn right onto Pulp Mill Road
5.0 mi·7 min·Pulp Mill Road
12
Continue on West Papermill Road
4.0 mi·6 min·West Papermill Road
13
At end of road, turn right onto AZ 77
0.3 mi·40 sec·Show Low-Holbrook Highway
14
Arrive at destination
AZ 77
Trip Plan
For this 3.5-hour drive, leaving in the morning is ideal to maximize your daylight hours and avoid any potential rush hour in the Chandler area. You'll have one recommended stop, which is ample for a drive of this length, allowing for flexibility. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 68.4-mile stretch on the Beeline Highway, as services might be spaced out. The estimated fuel cost of $33 should cover your needs, but it's always wise to have a little extra buffer.
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 83.5 miles from Chandler, AZ, or about 1h 44m 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 37 miles or 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 83.5 miles or 1h 44m 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 56m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Taylor, 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 167.1 miles and 3h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 37 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.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 7
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 166.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|East Chandler Boulevard
Continue onto East Chandler Boulevard
Navigation decision point
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0.3 mi into trip|~1m in|AZ 87 / North Arizona Avenue
Turn right onto AZ 87 / North Arizona Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
84 mi into trip|~1h 45m in|AZ 260
Turn right onto AZ 260
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
157.7 mi into trip|~3h 23m in|AZ 277 / West 3rd Street North
Keep slight left at fork onto AZ 277 / West 3rd Street North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
166.7 mi into trip|~3h 37m in|AZ 77 / Show Low-Holbrook Highway
At end of road, turn right onto AZ 77 / Show Low-Holbrook Highway
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$33.29 one way
$66.58 round trip
$5.06/gal25.4 MPG avg59 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.36
$35.23
$70.46
premium
$5.59
$36.78
$73.56
diesel
$5.61
$36.89
$73.79
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 58.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
50.1
0
$17.55
$8.02
Efficient EV
41.8
0
$14.62
$6.68
EV Truck/SUV
66.8
0
$23.39
$10.69
Gas CO2
58 kg
EV CO2
20 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.
Forecast as of Apr 21, 2026
Origin
Chandler, AZ
Morning
in Chandler on Tuesday
Local time
8:51 AM
MST
Current temp
65°F
Partly Cloudy
SSE 0 to 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 20 at 10:32AM PDT until April 21 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV
Destination
Taylor, AZ
Morning
in Taylor on Tuesday
Local time
8:51 AM
MST
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
66°F
Payson, AZ
84 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
1 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 37m 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.
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
~58 min detour
$10
near mile 40.3
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
The drive is characterized by a mix of road types, with 33% of it being on highways. Expect a significant uninterrupted stretch of 68.4 miles on the Beeline Highway, offering a chance to settle into a steady pace. As you progress, the road personality shifts from what could be a more open highway to potentially more winding or local roads as you approach your destination. This blend means you'll experience both efficient travel and sections that might require more attention.
33% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 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
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 0.1 miles in near East Chandler Boulevard.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 37m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East Chandler Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (AZ 87 / North Arizona Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 84 miles (AZ 260): Lane positioning matters here.
Mixed highway & surface 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.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza 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.
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 0.1 miles (East Chandler Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (AZ 87 / North Arizona Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 84 miles (AZ 260): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — 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 3.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Taylor, AZ, but most travelers stay overnight.
