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Trip from Chandler, AZ to Winslow, 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
3h 56m
Distance
173 mi
278 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$34
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
10 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 43m
★
6 AM
3h 56m
8 AM
4h 22m
10 AM
4h 5m
12 PM
4h 3m
3 PM
4h 7m
5 PM
4h 21m
8 PM
3h 49m
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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Winslow, AZ
András Nyemczovszky
Trip Overview
This 173-mile drive from Chandler, AZ, to Winslow, AZ, will take approximately 3 hours and 56 minutes, making it a very manageable one-day trip. You'll primarily travel on the Beeline Highway and State Highway 87, with about 29% of the journey on faster highway roads. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $34. The route offers a turn-heavy local drive feel as you navigate through the Desert Southwest. With just one recommended stop, this trip is perfect for a single day of exploration.
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
86.5 miles from Chandler, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 50m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Beeline Highway | 68.4 mi | 1h 20m |
| Payson-Winslow Highway | 37.4 mi | 55m |
| 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 |
| Arizona State Highway 87 | 4 mi | 5m |
| North Arizona Avenue | 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 Winslow, 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
·
1 hr 20 min
·
Beeline Highway
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on AZ 87; AZ 260
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North Beeline Highway
8
Enter roundabout onto AZ 87; AZ 260
132 ft
·
2 sec
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North Beeline Highway
9
Continue on AZ 87; AZ 260
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
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
·
3 min
·
Arizona State Highway 87
13
Continue on AZ 87; AZ 260
11 mi
·
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
·
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
·
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
·
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
·
Starlight Drive
23
Continue on AZ 87
19 mi
·
28 min
·
State Highway 87
24
Continue on SR 87
18 mi
·
27 min
·
Payson-Winslow Highway
25
Continue on AZ 87; AZ 99
369 ft
·
13 sec
·
North Williamson Avenue
26
Turn left onto I 40 Bus; AZ 99; US 66 Hist
296 ft
·
4 sec
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East 3rd Street
27
Arrive at destination
I 40 Bus; AZ 99; US 66 Hist
Trip Plan
Given the 3-hour and 56-minute duration, starting your drive from Chandler, AZ, in the morning is ideal to maximize daylight. Plan for one stop along the 173-mile route to break up the drive, keeping your fuel budget around $34 in mind. The Beeline Highway offers the longest stretch at 68.4 miles, so ensure you have sufficient fuel before embarking on this segment. This is a flexible drive, so you can adjust your timing as needed, but be aware of the turn-heavy local drive nature and drive accordingly.
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 86.5 miles from Chandler, AZ, or about 1h 50m 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 38 miles or 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 86.5 miles or 1h 50m 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 9m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Winslow, 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 173 miles and 3h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 38 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
87 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 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 86.5 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.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Service Plaza
0.2 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
1.4 mi from route
Standin' on The Corner Foundation
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
0.1 mi from route
Winslow, AZ
Hours: Open 24 hours
Visit websiteDesert Dog Offroad Adventures
4.9
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, short detour
First break
2.3 mi from route
~6 min detour
Fountain Hills, Arizona
Hours: 8 am–8 pm
+14808373966
Visit websiteRiverview Park
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, ~10 min detour
First break
3.8 mi from route
~10 min detour
Mesa, Arizona
Hours: 6 am–10 pm
+14806442352
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 173 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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East Chandler Boulevard
Continue onto East Chandler Boulevard
Navigation decision point
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
5
173 mi into trip
|
~3h 56m in
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I 40 Bus; AZ 99; US 66 Hist / East 3rd Street
Turn left onto I 40 Bus; AZ 99; US 66 Hist / East 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$34.46 one way
$68.93 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
61 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $36.47 | $72.95 |
| premium | $5.59 | $38.08 | $76.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $38.20 | $76.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 60.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
10 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Hamstra Square
Chandler, AZ
Tesla
16 DCFC
The Pavilions - Tesla Supercharger
Mesa, AZ
Tesla
16 DCFC
Gilbert Crossing - Tesla Supercharger
Gilbert, AZ
Tesla
16 DCFC
The Park at San Tan - Tesla Supercharger
Chandler, AZ
Tesla
12 DCFC
Kroger Frys 69 (Chandler, AZ)
Chandler, AZ
Electrify America
4 DCFC
WinCo Foods - Gilbert
Gilbert, AZ
eVgo Network
4 DCFC
Kroger Frys 62 (Mesa, AZ)
Mesa, AZ
Electrify America
4 DCFC
Porsche Chandler
Chandler, AZ
Non-Networked
2 DCFC
Tesla: 4
Non-Networked: 2
eVgo Network: 2
Electrify America: 2
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 51.9 | 0 | $18.17 | $8.30 |
| Efficient EV | 43.3 | 0 | $15.14 | $6.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 69.2 | 0 | $24.22 | $11.07 |
Gas CO2
61 kg
EV CO2
20 kg (67% 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
Late night in Chandler on Tuesday
Local time
2:20 AM
MST
Current temp
87°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Winslow, AZ
Late night in Winslow on Tuesday
Local time
2:20 AM
MST
Current temp
44°F
Mostly Clear
S 5 to 9 mph
2% chance
Live forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 20 at 10:32AM PDT until April 21 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV
66°F
Payson, AZ
87 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
43 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
3h 56m 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.
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 107.4
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
~58 min detour
$10
near mile 41.8
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 experience on this route. While 29% of the journey involves highway driving, much of it will feel more like navigating local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 68.4 miles on the Beeline Highway. As you progress, the road's character shifts, offering a mix of open stretches and more intricate turns. This isn't a monotonous interstate cruise; rather, it's a drive that keeps you engaged with the changing terrain and road conditions.
Only 29% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
27 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?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near East Chandler Boulevard.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Chandler, AZ to Winslow, AZ is easy. At 3h 56m with 29% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
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 85.2 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 3h 56m. Total distance: 173 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (29%). 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 0.1 miles (East Chandler Boulevard): Navigation decision point; 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.
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 3.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.9 hours — manageable with a long break at Winslow, 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, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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