How far is Chandler, AZ from Sacaton, AZ?
The driving distance from Chandler, AZ to Sacaton, AZ is about 18.9 miles (30.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.9 miles (27.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chandler and Sacaton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chandler and Sacaton.
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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
6.9 mi · 12 min · North Arizona Avenue
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Turn left onto East Hunt Highway
80 m · 9 sec · East Hunt Highway
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Turn right onto Junction I-10-Mesa Highway
8.3 mi · 11 min · Junction I-10-Mesa Highway
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Turn right onto Indian Route 7
783 ft · 22 sec · Indian Route 7
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Continue on Sacaton Road
997 ft · 27 sec · Sacaton Road
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Continue on Indian Route 7
1.2 mi · 3 min · Indian Route 7
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Continue on North Sacaton Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · North Sacaton Road
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Turn left onto South Main Street
22 m · 2 sec · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chandler and Sacaton.
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.
Junction I-10-Mesa Highway
Turn right onto Junction I-10-Mesa Highway
8.34 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 Sacaton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chandler to Sacaton?
The road trip is about 18.9 miles (30.4 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?
Sun Lakes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.4 miles from Chandler and 9.4 miles from Sacaton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.9 miles (27.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2 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 7:26 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.32 one way or $6.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Chandler and Sunny near Sacaton.
Stop Ideas Near Sun Lakes
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Chandler
City of Maricopa: City Hall
Chandler Passport Acceptance Office
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sun Lakes.
Maricopa
Phoenix (Airport), Arizona
Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona
Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chandler and Sacaton. Straight-line distance: 16.91 mi (27.22 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 Sacaton
Census-designated place in Pinal County, Arizona
| Population | 2,672 |
| Coordinates | 33.0767200, -111.7393000 |
| Altitude | 391 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sacaton (-111.7393, 33.07672)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $3.32 | $6.63 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $3.58 | $7.15 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $3.73 | $7.46 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $4.27 | $8.53 |
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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