How far is Chandler, AZ from Glendale, AZ?

The driving distance from Chandler, AZ to Glendale, AZ is about 34.2 miles (55 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.5 miles (41.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m 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
34.21 mi
00h 39m
Flight
25.56 mi
41.13 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.56 mi
Kilometers
41.13 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.21 mi
Kilometers
55.05 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Glendale
Wed, Apr 22, 5:06 PM MST
Return by in Chandler
Wed, Apr 22, 5:46 PM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chandler
2026-04-22T16:26
Arrive Glendale
Wed, Apr 22, 5:06 PM MST
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM MST

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

Leave by
7:10 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
16.1 mi
00h 19m
To Glendale
18.1 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MST
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
87°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    7.1 mi · 12 min · Grand Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grand Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Grand Avenue
7.07 mi · 21%
Papago Freeway
5.56 mi · 16%
Maricopa Freeway
4.87 mi · 14%
Price Freeway
4.76 mi · 14%
Superstition Freeway
3.68 mi · 11%
West Chandler Boulevard
3.02 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

Grand Avenue

Turn slight left onto Grand Avenue

7.07 mi · 00h 12m

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 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.7 mi
25.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tempe Junction
00h 19m from Chandler
Leave By
7:10 PM MST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Chandler and Sunny near Glendale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 34.2 miles (55 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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 16.1 miles from Chandler and 18.1 miles from Glendale.

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

The direct path is about 25.5 miles (41.1 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 7:10 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.99 one way or $11.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Chandler and Sunny near Glendale.

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 7.2 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 5.3 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 3.4 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 3.4 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 Glendale. Straight-line distance: 25.56 mi (41.13 km).

Chandler

#1 Chandler

The second most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona.

Population265,398
Coordinates33.3061600, -111.8412500
Altitude370
CountryUnited States
Glendale

#2 Glendale

The second most populous city in Arizona.

Population255,307
Coordinates33.5386500, -112.1859900
Altitude351
CountryUnited States
Start: East Chandler Boulevard (-111.841223, 33.306155)
End: US 60 (-112.186, 33.538642)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.21 gal
4.57 L · about $5.99
Round trip
$11.98
2.42 gal · 9.14 L
Estimated CO2
10.8 kg one way
Round trip: 21.5 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $5.99 $11.98
Mid-grade $5.34 $6.46 $12.92
Premium $5.57 $6.73 $13.47
Diesel $6.37 $7.70 $15.41

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 · Apr 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Chandler and Glendale. The current time is 16:26:38.

Distance to Other Cities

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