How far is Chandler, AZ from Alhambra, AZ?

The driving distance from Chandler, AZ to Alhambra, AZ is about 30.2 miles (48.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.5 miles (34.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
30.19 mi
00h 36m
Flight
21.5 mi
34.6 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.5 mi
Kilometers
34.6 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.19 mi
Kilometers
48.59 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alhambra
Thu, Oct 15, 11:25 AM MST
Return by in Chandler
Thu, Oct 15, 12:02 PM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chandler
2026-10-15T10:49
Arrive Alhambra
Thu, Oct 15, 11:25 AM MST
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM MST

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

Leave by
7:16 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Chandler
10:00 PM MST
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Tempe Junction
AZ

A census-designated place in Maricopa County, Arizona.

From Chandler
14.1 mi
00h 18m
To Alhambra
16.1 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
59°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chandler and Alhambra.

  1. 1

    Start on East Chandler Boulevard

    759 ft · 42 sec · East Chandler Boulevard

  2. 2

    Continue on East Chandler Boulevard

    810 ft · 17 sec · East Chandler Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on West Chandler Boulevard

    3 mi · 6 min · West Chandler Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Price Road

    98 m · 6 sec · South Price Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward AZ 101 Loop North

    1682 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Price Freeway

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Price Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60 West, US 60 East: Phoenix, Globe

    887 ft · 22 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on US 60 West: Phoenix

    1.1 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Superstition Freeway

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Superstition Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 North

    2934 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Maricopa Freeway

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Maricopa Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Papago Freeway

    2 mi · 2 min · Papago Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Papago Freeway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Papago Freeway

  14. 14

    Continue on Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel

    2756 ft · 36 sec · Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel

  15. 15

    Continue on Papago Freeway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Papago Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward 19th Avenue, Grand Avenue

    1745 ft · 47 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North 19th Avenue

    1358 ft · 36 sec · North 19th Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn slight left onto Grand Avenue

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Grand Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North 35th Avenue

    1243 ft · 29 sec · North 35th Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 35th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
66.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Papago Freeway
5.56 mi · 18%
Maricopa Freeway
4.87 mi · 16%
Price Freeway
4.76 mi · 16%
Superstition Freeway
3.68 mi · 12%
West Chandler Boulevard
3.02 mi · 10%
Grand Avenue
2.83 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

Maricopa Freeway

Merge slight left onto Maricopa Freeway

4.87 mi · 00h 06m

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 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.7 mi
21.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tempe Junction
00h 18m from Chandler
Leave By
7:16 PM MST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Chandler and Clear near Alhambra.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Chandler to Alhambra?

The road trip is about 30.2 miles (48.6 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?

Tempe Junction is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.1 miles from Chandler and 16.1 miles from Alhambra.

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

The direct path is about 21.5 miles (34.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 7:16 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.95 one way or $9.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Chandler and Clear near Alhambra.

Stop Ideas Near Tempe Junction

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 Tempe Junction and the surrounding midpoint area.
Mastro's City Hall
Food stop 7.3 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 7.1 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 2.3 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 2.4 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 Tempe Junction.

BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

7 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

9 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

22 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West
RAIL

Maricopa

41 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chandler and Alhambra. Straight-line distance: 21.5 mi (34.6 km).

Chandler

#1 Chandler

The second most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona.

Population265,398
Coordinates33.3061600, -111.8412500
Altitude370
CountryUnited States
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#2 Alhambra

Situated within Maricopa County at an elevation of 1122 feet, this area functions as an urban village integrated into the central part of Phoenix.

Population0
Coordinates33.4983800, -112.1343200
Altitude342
CountryUnited States
Start: East Chandler Boulevard (-111.841223, 33.306155)
End: North 35th Avenue (-112.134242, 33.49838)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 49 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.06 gal
4.03 L · about $4.95
Round trip
$9.91
2.12 gal · 8.06 L
Estimated CO2
9.4 kg one way
Round trip: 18.8 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $4.95 $9.91
Mid-grade $5.03 $5.34 $10.67
Premium $5.36 $5.68 $11.37
Diesel $6.27 $6.65 $13.30

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Chandler and Alhambra. The current time is 10:49:02.

Distance to Other Cities

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