How far is Ahwatukee Foothills, AZ from Chandler, AZ?

The driving distance from Ahwatukee Foothills, AZ to Chandler, AZ is about 13 miles (20.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.6 miles (13.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
13 mi
00h 19m
Flight
8.6 mi
13.84 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.6 mi
Kilometers
13.84 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13 mi
Kilometers
20.92 km
Drive Time
00h 19m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chandler
Sat, Jun 20, 10:34 PM MST
Return by in Ahwatukee Foothills
Sat, Jun 20, 10:53 PM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ahwatukee Foothills
2026-06-20T22:15
Arrive Chandler
Sat, Jun 20, 10:34 PM MST
Route Timing
00h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:19 AM to 7:19 PM MST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:52 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Ahwatukee Foothills
10:00 PM MST
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Guadalupe
AZ

Town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States

From Ahwatukee Foothills
6.5 mi
00h 09m
To Chandler
6.5 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
104°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Jun 20 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSW
Destination
105°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Jun 20 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Ahwatukee Foothills and Chandler.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ahwatukee Foothills and Chandler.

  1. 1

    Start on South Iroquois Drive

    528 ft · 23 sec · South Iroquois Drive

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Kiowa Street

    58 m · 9 sec · East Kiowa Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South 48th Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South 48th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Warner Road

    3012 ft · 1 min · East Warner Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 10 East: Tucson

    1952 ft · 50 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Maricopa Freeway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Maricopa Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward AZ 202 Loop

    1541 ft · 26 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on AZ 202 Loop East

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Santan Freeway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · Santan Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward AZ 87: Arizona Avenue

    1830 ft · 47 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Arizona Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Arizona Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Chandler Boulevard

    14 m · 1 sec · East Chandler Boulevard

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Chandler Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ahwatukee Foothills and Chandler.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
100 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Santan Freeway
6.6 mi · 51%
Maricopa Freeway
1.48 mi · 11%
South Arizona Avenue
1.35 mi · 10%
AZ 202 Loop East
1.13 mi · 9%
South 48th Street
0.7 mi · 5%
East Warner Road
0.57 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Santan Freeway

Merge slight left onto Santan Freeway

6.6 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 19m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.4 mi
8.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Guadalupe
00h 09m from Ahwatukee Foothills
Leave By
7:52 PM MST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Ahwatukee Foothills and Sunny near Chandler.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ahwatukee Foothills to Chandler?

The road trip is about 13 miles (20.9 km) and usually takes 00h 19m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Guadalupe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.5 miles from Ahwatukee Foothills and 6.5 miles from Chandler.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 8.6 miles (13.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.28 one way or $4.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ahwatukee Foothills and Sunny near Chandler.

Stop Ideas Near Guadalupe

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Guadalupe and the surrounding midpoint area.
Mastro's City Hall
Food stop 14.5 mi away

Mastro's City Hall

Scottsdale , AZ
6991 E Camelback Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251, United States
Rating 4.6/5 1,194 reviews Fine dining restaurant,Restaurant,Steak house
The Phoenix Police Museum
Scenic stop 13.7 mi away

The Phoenix Police Museum

Phoenix , AZ
Historic City Hall, 17 S 2nd Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85003, United States
Rating 4.7/5 201 reviews Tourist attraction,Children's museum,Historical landmark,Local history museum,History museum
Tempe Economic Development
Meeting point 9.2 mi away

Tempe Economic Development

Tempe , AZ
31 E 5th St, Tempe, AZ 85281, United States
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office
Tempe City Hall
Nearby stop 9.2 mi away

Tempe City Hall

Tempe , AZ
31 E 5th St, Tempe, AZ 85281, United States
Rating 4.3/5 16 reviews City or town hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Guadalupe.

BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

9 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

10 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

25 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West
RAIL

Maricopa

36 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ahwatukee Foothills and Chandler. Straight-line distance: 8.6 mi (13.84 km).

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#1 Ahwatukee Foothills

Ahwatukee Foothills is a place in Arizona, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.3417100, -111.9840300
Altitude391
CountryUnited States
Chandler

#2 Chandler

The second most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona.

Population265,398
Coordinates33.3061600, -111.8412500
Altitude370
CountryUnited States
Start: South Iroquois Drive (-111.984122, 33.341741)
End: East Chandler Boulevard (-111.841223, 33.306155)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 21 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.46 gal
1.74 L · about $2.28
Round trip
$4.55
0.92 gal · 3.48 L
Estimated CO2
4.1 kg one way
Round trip: 8.2 kg / 18 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $2.28 $4.55
Mid-grade $5.34 $2.46 $4.91
Premium $5.57 $2.56 $5.12
Diesel $6.37 $2.93 $5.86

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Arizona · Jun 21, 2026

There is no time difference between Ahwatukee Foothills and Chandler. The current time is 22:15:50.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.