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Trip from Springerville, AZ to Chandler, AZ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 23m
Distance
209.8 mi
338 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$42
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 10m
★
6 AM
4h 23m
8 AM
4h 50m
10 AM
4h 32m
12 PM
4h 30m
3 PM
4h 34m
5 PM
4h 48m
8 PM
4h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Springerville, AZ
Abhishek Navlakha
Chandler, AZ
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Trip Overview
Springerville, AZ to Chandler, AZ is 209.8 miles and takes about 4h 23m via Globe-Show Low Highway, with a fuel budget near $44 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This one-day drive stays within the Desert Southwest, offering a local feel as you navigate between towns. It's a relatively short trip, making it a good option if you're looking for a straightforward journey without extensive planning. You'll be on a mix of roads, so expect a more hands-on driving experience than a pure interstate cruise. Consider this if you prefer a less highway-intensive route and a more connected-to-the-landscape feel.
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
104.9 miles from Springerville, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 5m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Globe-Show Low Highway | 83.5 mi | 1h 35m |
| Main Street | 43.7 mi | 50m |
| Phoenix–Globe Highway | 42.9 mi | 55m |
| Superstition Freeway | 19.6 mi | 22m |
| East Deuce of Clubs | 4.7 mi | 9m |
| North Arizona Avenue | 4 mi | 6m |
| US 60 | 4 mi | 7m |
| West Live Oak Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Globe-Show Low Highway
— 83.5 mi, about 1h 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springerville, AZ and Chandler, AZ.
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Start on this road
166 ft
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17 sec
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this road
2
Turn left onto US 60; US 180; US 191
44 mi
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50 min
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Main Street
3
Continue on US 60
4.7 mi
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9 min
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East Deuce of Clubs
4
Continue on US 60; AZ 77
83 mi
·
1 hr 35 min
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Globe-Show Low Highway
5
Turn right onto US 60
1.1 mi
·
2 min
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East Ash Street
6
Turn right onto South Hill Street
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
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South Hill Street
7
Turn left onto East Oak Street
366 ft
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11 sec
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East Oak Street
8
Turn right onto North Broad Street
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
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North Broad Street
9
Continue on US 60
1.4 mi
·
2 min
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North Broad Street
10
Continue on US 60
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
US 60
11
Continue on US 60
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
West Live Oak Street
12
Continue on US 60
43 mi
·
55 min
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Phoenix–Globe Highway
Use the left lane.
13
Continue on US 60; US 80 Hist
20 mi
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22 min
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Superstition Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 179
Toward AZ 87: Country Club Drive, Chandler
Use the slight right lane.
15
Turn left onto SR 87
1.6 mi
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3 min
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South Country Club Drive
Use the right lane.
16
Continue on AZ 87
4.0 mi
·
6 min
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North Arizona Avenue
Use the left lane.
17
Turn left onto East Chandler Boulevard
149 ft
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12 sec
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East Chandler Boulevard
Use the left lane.
18
Arrive at destination
East Chandler Boulevard
Trip Plan
With a total duration of under 4.5 hours and a straightforward fuel cost of around $44, this is a trip you can comfortably complete in a single day. Aim to depart in the morning to give yourself ample time and flexibility. While there's only one suggested stop, you might want to take advantage of the shorter, varied driving segments to pull over for brief breaks as needed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before heading into longer stretches on the Globe-Show Low Highway, as services might be less frequent than on major interstates.
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 104.9 miles from Springerville, AZ, or about 2h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 83.5 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 46 miles or 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 104.9 miles or 2h 5m 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 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Chandler, AZ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Springerville, 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 Springerville, AZ
This is one driving day of about 209.8 miles and 4h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 46 miles from Springerville, 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 Globe-Show Low Highway for about 83.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
105 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 46 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 104.9 miles from Springerville, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Globe-Show Low Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 83.5 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Nearby Places
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Rest Area
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Rest Area
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Rest Area
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Cobre Valley Center for the Arts
4.8
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Around the midpoint, short detour
1.3 mi from route
~3 min detour
mile 134.9
Globe, Arizona
Hours: 10 am–4 pm
+19284250884
Visit websiteBesh-Ba-Gowah Museum
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Around the midpoint, short detour
2.6 mi from route
~7 min detour
mile 134.9
Globe, Arizona
Hours: 9 am–4:30 pm
+19284250320
Visit websiteBesh-Ba-Gowah Park
4.6
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Around the midpoint, short detour
2.6 mi from route
~7 min detour
mile 134.9
Globe, Arizona
Hours: 9 am–4:30 pm
+19284250320
Visit websiteBoyce Thompson Arboretum
4.9
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Later in the drive, ~10 min detour
4 mi from route
~10 min detour
mile 164.8
Superior, Arizona
Hours: 7 am–5 pm
+15206892723
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 133.4 and 209.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
133.4 mi into trip
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~2h 39m in
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East Oak Street
Turn left onto East Oak Street
Navigation decision point
4
133.4 mi into trip
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~2h 39m in
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North Broad Street
Turn right onto North Broad Street
Navigation decision point
8
203.7 mi into trip
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~4h 12m in
Take the exit toward AZ 87: Country Club Drive, Chandler
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 179
Toward AZ 87: Country Club Drive, Chandler
4
204.2 mi into trip
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~4h 13m in
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SR 87 / South Country Club Drive
Turn left onto SR 87 / South Country Club Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
209.8 mi into trip
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~4h 22m in
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East Chandler Boulevard
Turn left onto East Chandler Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$41.79 one way
$83.59 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
73 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $44.23 | $88.46 |
| premium | $5.59 | $46.18 | $92.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $46.32 | $92.64 |
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: 73.4 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 | 62.9 | 0 | $22.03 | $10.07 |
| Efficient EV | 52.5 | 0 | $18.36 | $8.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 83.9 | 1 | $29.37 | $13.43 |
Gas CO2
73 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.
Origin
Springerville, AZ
Evening in Springerville on Saturday
Local time
7:46 PM
MST
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Chandler, AZ
Evening in Chandler on Saturday
Local time
7:46 PM
MST
Current temp
90°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
53 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
4h 23m 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.
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...
22 mi from route
~54 min detour
Free
near mile 173.6
View on nps.gov
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...
22 mi from route
~55 min detour
$10
near mile 144.7
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 is characterized as a turn-heavy local experience, with only 11% of the journey on highways. You'll spend most of your time on roads like the Globe-Show Low Highway and the Phoenix–Globe Highway, which are likely to involve more frequent turns and local traffic. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 83.5 miles on the Globe-Show Low Highway, offering a good segment of consistent driving before you transition back to more varied local roads. Be prepared for a driving rhythm that changes more often than on a typical interstate route.
Only 11% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 83.5 mi on Globe-Show Low Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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 133.4 miles in near East Oak Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 23m 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 133.4 miles (East Oak Street): Navigation decision point; at 133.4 miles (North Broad Street): Navigation decision point; at 203.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
About the Cities
Arriving in Chandler, AZ
Full guide →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.
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 23m. Total distance: 209.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (11%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 83.5 miles on Globe-Show Low Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 5 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.
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 133.4 miles (East Oak Street): Navigation decision point; at 133.4 miles (North Broad Street): Navigation decision point; at 203.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Casa Grande Ruins National Monument and Tonto National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.8 hours — manageable with a long break at Chandler, 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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