How far is Chandler, AZ from Deer Valley, AZ?

The driving distance from Chandler, AZ to Deer Valley, AZ is about 44.9 miles (72.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.1 miles (50.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
44.84 mi
00h 47m
Flight
31.11 mi
50.06 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.11 mi
Kilometers
50.06 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.84 mi
Kilometers
72.17 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Deer Valley
Mon, Oct 19, 9:36 PM MST
Return by in Chandler
Mon, Oct 19, 10:23 PM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chandler
2026-10-19T20:48
Arrive Deer Valley
Mon, Oct 19, 9:36 PM MST
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM MST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:56 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chandler
9:30 PM MST
Morning start is best

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
Scottsdale
AZ

The fourth most populous city in Arizona and the center of the Scottsdale metropolitan area.

From Chandler
21.4 mi
00h 23m
To Deer Valley
23.5 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Oct 19 1:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 5 mph ENE
Destination
87°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Oct 19 6:00 AM MST
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chandler and Deer Valley.

  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

    8.4 mi · 10 min · Price Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on Pima Freeway

    28 mi · 32 min · Pima Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward 27th Avenue

    2026 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto West Beardsley Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Beardsley Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North 35th Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · North 35th Avenue

  11. 11

    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 Deer Valley.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pima Freeway
28 mi · 62%
Price Freeway
8.44 mi · 19%
West Chandler Boulevard
3.02 mi · 7%
West Beardsley Road
1.23 mi · 3%
North 35th Avenue
0.98 mi · 2%
27th Avenue
0.38 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pima Freeway

Continue on Pima Freeway

28 mi · 00h 32m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.8 mi
31.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Scottsdale
00h 23m from Chandler
Leave By
4:56 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Chandler and Sunny near Deer Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Chandler to Deer Valley?

The road trip is about 44.9 miles (72.2 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Scottsdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.4 miles from Chandler and 23.5 miles from Deer Valley.

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

The direct path is about 31.1 miles (50.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 4:56 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.30 one way or $14.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Chandler and Sunny near Deer Valley.

Stop Ideas Near Scottsdale

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 Scottsdale and the surrounding midpoint area.
Mastro's City Hall
Food stop 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 13.6 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
Mesa City Council Chambers
Meeting point 10.6 mi away

Mesa City Council Chambers

Mesa , AZ
57 E 1st St, Mesa, AZ 85201, United States
Rating 4.0/5 4 reviews City government office
Phoenix City Hall
Nearby stop 13.6 mi away

Phoenix City Hall

Phoenix , AZ
200 W Washington St, Phoenix, AZ 85003, United States
Rating 4.1/5 73 reviews City or town hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

13 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

15 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

20 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West
RAIL

Maricopa

52 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chandler and Deer Valley. Straight-line distance: 31.11 mi (50.06 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 Deer Valley

Situated in the northern reaches of Phoenix within Maricopa County, this extensive urban village lies at an average elevation of approximately 1,375 feet above sea level.

Population0
Coordinates33.6839300, -112.1348800
Altitude419
CountryUnited States
Start: East Chandler Boulevard (-111.841223, 33.306155)
End: North 35th Avenue (-112.134773, 33.683928)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 72 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.58 gal
5.99 L · about $7.30
Round trip
$14.60
3.16 gal · 11.98 L
Estimated CO2
14 kg one way
Round trip: 28.1 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.62 $7.30 $14.60
Mid-grade $4.97 $7.86 $15.71
Premium $5.30 $8.37 $16.74
Diesel $6.38 $10.09 $20.17

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Chandler and Deer Valley. The current time is 20:48:42.

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.