How far is Cave Creek, AZ from Chandler, AZ?
The driving distance from Cave Creek, AZ to Chandler, AZ is about 47.1 miles (75.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37 miles (59.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cave Creek and Chandler.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cave Creek and Chandler.
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Start on East Cave Creek Road
63 m · 11 sec · East Cave Creek Road
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Continue on East Cave Creek Road
1.8 mi · 5 min · East Cave Creek Road
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Turn slight right onto North Tom Darlington Drive
52 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto North Tom Darlington Drive
1366 ft · 28 sec · North Tom Darlington Drive
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Turn straight onto North Tom Darlington Drive
1.7 mi · 4 min · North Tom Darlington Drive
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Continue on North Scottsdale Road
9.8 mi · 16 min · North Scottsdale Road
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Turn left onto AZ 101 Loop East
2195 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pima Freeway
16.8 mi · 19 min · Pima Freeway
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Continue on Price Freeway
8.4 mi · 10 min · Price Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Chandler Boulevard
1865 ft · 45 sec
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Turn straight onto North Price Road
116 m · 9 sec · North Price Road
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Turn left onto West Chandler Boulevard
3.1 mi · 6 min · West Chandler Boulevard
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Continue on East Chandler Boulevard
29 m · 4 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 Cave Creek and Chandler.
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.
Pima Freeway
Merge slight left onto Pima Freeway
16.8 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Clear leaving Cave Creek and Sunny near Chandler.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cave Creek to Chandler?
The road trip is about 47.1 miles (75.8 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?
Paradise Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.4 miles from Cave Creek and 25.7 miles from Chandler.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37 miles (59.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 4:34 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.22 one way or $16.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Cave Creek and Sunny near Chandler.
Stop Ideas Near Paradise Valley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Mastro's City Hall
The Phoenix Police Museum
Mesa City Council Chambers
Phoenix City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Paradise Valley.
Phoenix (Airport), Arizona
Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona
Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona
Maricopa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cave Creek and Chandler. Straight-line distance: 36.97 mi (59.49 km).
#1 Cave Creek
Town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 5,986 |
| Coordinates | 33.8333716, -111.9507042 |
| Altitude | 648 |
| 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: 76 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $8.22 | $16.44 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $8.86 | $17.72 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $9.24 | $18.48 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $10.57 | $21.14 |
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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