Chinle, AZ to Teec Nos Pos, AZ is 95.1 miles and takes about 2h 18m via US 191, with a fuel budget near $19 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within Arizona and the Desert Southwest region, offering a straightforward drive. With 51% highway driving, you'll experience a mix of conditions. It's a short enough trip to complete in a single day, making it ideal for those looking to maximize their time exploring the area. Plan for about two hours of wheel time, plus any stops you might want to make.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
47.5 miles from Chinle, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 11m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 191
32.5 mi
48m
Navajo Trail
30.7 mi
41m
Chambers-Mexican Water Highway
15.8 mi
23m
US Highway 191
14.2 mi
21m
Navajo Route 7
1.6 mi
2m
Main Street
0.2 mi
<1m
4th Avenue
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
US 191
— 32.5 mi, about 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chinle, AZ and Teec Nos Pos, AZ.
1
Start on 4th Avenue
149 ft·11 sec·4th Avenue
2
Turn left onto Main Street
0.2 mi·53 sec·Main Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto N7
1.6 mi·2 min·Navajo Route 7
4
At end of road, turn right onto US 191
0.4 mi·36 sec·Chambers-Mexican Water Highway
Use the right lane.
5
Continue on US 191
14 mi·21 min·US Highway 191
6
Continue on US 191
15 mi·22 min·Chambers-Mexican Water Highway
7
At end of road, turn left onto US 191
32 mi·48 min·US 191
8
At end of road, turn right onto US 160; US 191
31 mi·41 min·Navajo Trail
9
Continue on US 160
434 ft·7 sec·Navajo Trail
10
Turn right
234 ft·17 sec
11
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 2h 18m estimated drive time and 95.1 miles, this is a very manageable one-day trip. Aim to depart in the morning to allow for flexibility and potential spontaneous stops. You'll want to be mindful of fuel availability, especially on the surface road portions; it's wise to fill up before you leave Chinle. The longest stretch without a significant road change is 32.5 miles on US 191, so keep an eye on your fuel gauge before embarking on that segment. Since the drive is short, you have the advantage of not needing to rush.
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 47.5 miles from Chinle, AZ, or about 1h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 32.5 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 21 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 47.5 miles or 1h 11m 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 54m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Teec Nos Pos, AZ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Chinle, 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 Chinle, AZ
This is one driving day of about 95.1 miles and 2h 18m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Chinle, AZ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 191 for about 32.5 miles.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 6
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 64.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip|~0m in|Main Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip|~1m in|N7 / Navajo Route 7
At end of road, turn right onto N7 / Navajo Route 7
Navigation decision point
7
1.9 mi into trip|~3m in|US 191 / Chambers-Mexican Water Highway
At end of road, turn right onto US 191 / Chambers-Mexican Water Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
31.9 mi into trip|~48m in|US 191
At end of road, turn left onto US 191
Navigation decision point
4
64.4 mi into trip|~1h 36m in|US 160; US 191 / Navajo Trail
At end of road, turn right onto US 160; US 191 / Navajo Trail
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.84 one way
$37.69 round trip
$5.03/gal25.4 MPG avg33 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.33
$19.97
$39.94
premium
$5.56
$20.82
$41.63
diesel
$5.40
$20.23
$40.46
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
28.5
0
$9.99
$4.56
Efficient EV
23.8
0
$8.32
$3.80
EV Truck/SUV
38
0
$13.31
$6.09
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 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.
Forecast as of Apr 24, 2026
Origin
Chinle, AZ
Afternoon
in Chinle on Saturday
Local time
3:55 PM
MDT
Current temp
71°F
Partly Sunny
SW 15 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 24 at 12:16PM MST until April 26 at 7:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued April 24 at 11:43AM MST until April 25 at 7:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
Destination
Teec Nos Pos, AZ
Afternoon
in Teec Nos Pos on Saturday
Local time
3:55 PM
MDT
Current temp
67°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
4 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
2h 18m 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.
Canyon de Chelly National Monument
National Monument
This canyon is home to Diné families who raise livestock, grow crops and live here. People have lived in these canyons for nearly 5,000 years, which is longer than anyone has lived continuously on the...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend about half of your time on US 191, which accounts for 51% of the total mileage. The longest continuous stretch on this highway is 32.5 miles. After US 191, the route transitions to Navajo Trail and Chambers-Mexican Water Highway, marking the shift to surface roads. Expect a mixed driving experience, moving from potentially faster highway speeds to more rural cruising.
51% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 32.5 mi on US 191.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Main Street.
Driving Effort1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Chinle, AZ to Teec Nos Pos, AZ is easy. At 2h 18m with 51% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (N7 / Navajo Route 7): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (US 191 / Chambers-Mexican Water Highway): Lane positioning matters here.
Canyon de Chelly National Monument (duh-SHAY) is a national monument within the Navajo Nation in Northern Arizona.
The park preserves ruins of the indigenous tribes that lived in the area, from the Ancestral Puebloans (formerly known as Anasazi) to the Navajo, and reflects one of the longest continuously inhabited landscapes of North America.
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 32.5 miles on US 191. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (N7 / Navajo Route 7): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (US 191 / Chambers-Mexican Water Highway): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Canyon de Chelly National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Teec Nos Pos, AZ before heading back.
