How far is Chandler, AZ from Gila Bend, AZ?
The driving distance from Chandler, AZ to Gila Bend, AZ is about 65.4 miles (105.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 56.4 miles (90.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 11m 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 01h 35m.
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.
The most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chandler and Gila Bend.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chandler and Gila Bend.
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Start on East Chandler Boulevard
109 m · 9 sec · East Chandler Boulevard
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Turn right onto North Washington Street
560 ft · 21 sec · North Washington Street
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Turn right onto East Buffalo Street
120 m · 15 sec · East Buffalo Street
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Turn left onto North Arizona Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Arizona Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward AZ 202 Loop West
1727 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Santan Freeway
1.3 mi · 1 min · Santan Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Dobson Road
2073 ft · 53 sec
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Turn left onto South Dobson Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · South Dobson Road
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Turn right onto West Queen Creek Road
5.8 mi · 8 min · West Queen Creek Road
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Continue on North Maricopa Road
11.8 mi · 14 min · North Maricopa Road
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Continue on North John Wayne Parkway
1.2 mi · 2 min · North John Wayne Parkway
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Turn right onto West Smith Enke Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · West Smith Enke Road
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Continue on Maricopa Road
38.1 mi · 56 min · Maricopa Road
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Continue on Arizona State Highway 85
1775 ft · 43 sec · Arizona State Highway 85
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Continue on East Pima Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · East Pima Street
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Turn right onto North Martin Avenue
51 m · 8 sec · North Martin Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Martin Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chandler and Gila Bend.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Maricopa Road
Continue on Maricopa Road
38.1 mi · 00h 56m
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.
Sunny leaving Chandler and Sunny near Gila Bend.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chandler to Gila Bend?
The road trip is about 65.4 miles (105.3 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?
Maricopa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.7 miles from Chandler and 32.7 miles from Gila Bend.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 56.4 miles (90.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9 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 3:18 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.44 one way or $22.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Chandler and Sunny near Gila Bend.
Stop Ideas Near Maricopa
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Maricopa.
Maricopa
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chandler and Gila Bend. Straight-line distance: 56.39 mi (90.75 km).
#1 Chandler
The second most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona.
| Population | 265,398 |
| Coordinates | 33.3061600, -111.8412500 |
| Altitude | 370 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gila Bend
Town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 2,118 |
| Coordinates | 32.9478200, -112.7168300 |
| Altitude | 224 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gila Bend (-112.71683, 32.94782)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 105 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 49m |
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 | $11.44 | $22.87 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $12.33 | $24.66 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $12.86 | $25.71 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $14.71 | $29.41 |
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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