How far is Arizona City, AZ from Chandler, AZ?
The driving distance from Arizona City, AZ to Chandler, AZ is about 41.3 miles (66.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.3 miles (63.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Pinal County, Arizona
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arizona City and Chandler.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arizona City and Chandler.
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Start on South Sunland Gin Road
3.8 mi · 7 min · South Sunland Gin Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 8 West, I 10 West: San Diego, Phoenix
1682 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 10 West: Phoenix
1.3 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
22.7 mi · 23 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward AZ 587 North: Chandler, Gilbert
1404 ft · 54 sec
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Turn left
5.8 mi · 9 min
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Continue on South Arizona Avenue
7 mi · 13 min · South Arizona Avenue
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Turn right onto East Chandler Boulevard
14 m · 1 sec · East Chandler Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Chandler Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arizona City and Chandler.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
Merge slight left onto Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
22.7 mi · 00h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Arizona City and Partly Sunny near Chandler.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arizona City to Chandler?
The road trip is about 41.3 miles (66.4 km) and usually takes 00h 51m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Sacaton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.6 miles from Arizona City and 20.7 miles from Chandler.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.3 miles (63.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:46 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.23 one way or $14.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Arizona City and Partly Sunny near Chandler.
Stop Ideas Near Sacaton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Casa Grande
City of Maricopa: City Hall
The City of Maricopa's City Complex
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sacaton.
Maricopa
Phoenix (Airport), Arizona
Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona
Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arizona City and Chandler. Straight-line distance: 39.28 mi (63.21 km).
#1 Arizona City
Census designated place
| Population | 10,475 |
| Coordinates | 32.7558900, -111.6709600 |
| Altitude | 460 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chandler
The second most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona.
| Population | 265,398 |
| Coordinates | 33.3061600, -111.8412500 |
| Altitude | 370 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Chandler Boulevard (-111.841223, 33.306155)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 66 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.95 | $7.23 | $14.46 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $7.79 | $15.59 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $8.13 | $16.25 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $9.29 | $18.59 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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