How far is Chandler, AZ from San Tan Valley, AZ?

The driving distance from Chandler, AZ to San Tan Valley, AZ is about 29.6 miles (47.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.8 miles (31.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m 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
29.55 mi
00h 41m
Flight
19.77 mi
31.82 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.77 mi
Kilometers
31.82 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.55 mi
Kilometers
47.56 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Tan Valley
Sun, Apr 19, 2:43 AM MST
Return by in Chandler
Sun, Apr 19, 3:24 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chandler
2026-04-19T02:01
Arrive San Tan Valley
Sun, Apr 19, 2:43 AM MST
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM MST

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

Leave by
7:06 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Chandler
10:00 PM MST
Flexible departure

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
Queen Creek
AZ

Town in Arizona, United States

From Chandler
12.1 mi
00h 20m
To San Tan Valley
17.5 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
95°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MST
Wind
10 to 15 mph ESE
Destination
94°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MST
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chandler and San Tan Valley.

  1. 1

    Start on East Chandler Boulevard

    109 m · 9 sec · East Chandler Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Washington Street

    560 ft · 21 sec · North Washington Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Buffalo Street

    120 m · 15 sec · East Buffalo Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Arizona Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Arizona Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto AZ 202 Loop East: Santan Freeway

    2415 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Santan Freeway

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Santan Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Val Vista Drive

    1995 ft · 55 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South Val Vista Drive

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Val Vista Drive

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East Germann Road

    4.8 mi · 9 min · East Germann Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East Rittenhouse Road

    6.8 mi · 13 min · East Rittenhouse Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Combs Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Combs Road

  12. 12

    Continue on East Combs Road

    2 mi · 4 min · East Combs Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Schnepf Road

    2 mi · 5 min · North Schnepf Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Skyline Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chandler and San Tan Valley.

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
14 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Rittenhouse Road
6.8 mi · 23%
East Germann Road
4.77 mi · 16%
Santan Freeway
4.28 mi · 14%
East Combs Road
2.01 mi · 7%
North Schnepf Road
2.01 mi · 7%
West Combs Road
1.3 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

East Rittenhouse Road

Turn right onto East Rittenhouse Road

6.8 mi · 00h 13m

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 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.8 mi
19.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Queen Creek
00h 20m from Chandler
Leave By
7:06 PM MST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Chandler and Mostly Sunny near San Tan Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Chandler to San Tan Valley?

The road trip is about 29.6 miles (47.6 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?

Queen Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.1 miles from Chandler and 17.5 miles from San Tan Valley.

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

The direct path is about 19.8 miles (31.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.15 one way or $10.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Chandler and Mostly Sunny near San Tan Valley.

Stop Ideas Near Queen Creek

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 Queen Creek and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Chandler
Scenic stop 12.8 mi away

City of Chandler

Chandler , AZ
3737 S Old Price Rd, Chandler, AZ 85248, United States
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews City or town hall,Historic city center
City of Mesa Customer Service
Meeting point 13.2 mi away

City of Mesa Customer Service

Mesa , AZ
55 N Center St, Mesa, AZ 85201, United States
Rating 2.1/5 68 reviews City government office,Government office
Mesa Police Department
Nearby stop 13.6 mi away

Mesa Police Department

Mesa , AZ
130 N Robson, Mesa, AZ 85201, United States
Rating 2.0/5 251 reviews Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Queen Creek.

BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

41 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

43 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
RAIL

Maricopa

44 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway
BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

56 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chandler and San Tan Valley. Straight-line distance: 19.77 mi (31.82 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 San Tan Valley

This Arizonan community is situated in the Sonoran Desert, surrounded by the San Tan Mountains Regional Park.

Population0
Coordinates33.1911000, -111.5280000
Altitude462
CountryUnited States
Start: East Chandler Boulevard (-111.841223, 33.306155)
End: East Skyline Drive (-111.527989, 33.19109)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 48 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.04 gal
3.95 L · about $5.15
Round trip
$10.30
2.08 gal · 7.9 L
Estimated CO2
9.2 kg one way
Round trip: 18.5 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $5.15 $10.30
Mid-grade $5.34 $5.55 $11.10
Premium $5.57 $5.79 $11.58
Diesel $6.37 $6.62 $13.24

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Chandler and San Tan Valley. The current time is 02:01:23.

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.