How far is Chandler, AZ from Queen Creek, AZ?
The driving distance from Chandler, AZ to Queen Creek, AZ is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.6 miles (20.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The fifth most populous city in Arizona.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chandler and Queen Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chandler and Queen Creek.
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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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Turn left onto AZ 202 Loop East: Santan Freeway
2415 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Santan Freeway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Santan Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Lindsay Road
2450 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto South Lindsay Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Lindsay Road
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Turn left onto East Queen Creek Road
7.1 mi · 11 min · East Queen Creek Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Hawes Road
1 mi · 2 min · South Hawes Road
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Turn left onto East Ocotillo Road
1 mi · 2 min · East Ocotillo Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Ocotillo Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chandler and Queen Creek.
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.
East Queen Creek Road
Turn left onto East Queen Creek Road
7.06 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Chandler and Sunny near Queen Creek.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chandler to Queen Creek?
The road trip is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?
Gilbert is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8 miles from Chandler and 8 miles from Queen Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.6 miles (20.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:38 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.77 one way or $5.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Chandler and Sunny near Queen Creek.
Stop Ideas Near Gilbert
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gilbert.
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Maricopa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chandler and Queen Creek. Straight-line distance: 12.6 mi (20.27 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 Queen Creek
Town in Arizona, United States
| Population | 60,097 |
| Coordinates | 33.2486600, -111.6343000 |
| Altitude | 428 |
| Country | United States |
End: Queen Creek (-111.6343, 33.24866)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.77 | $5.55 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $2.99 | $5.98 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $3.12 | $6.23 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $3.56 | $7.13 |
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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