How far is Coolidge, AZ from Chandler, AZ?

The driving distance from Coolidge, AZ to Chandler, AZ is about 33.9 miles (54.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
33.9 mi
00h 47m
Flight
29.42 mi
47.34 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.42 mi
Kilometers
47.34 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.9 mi
Kilometers
54.56 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chandler
Wed, Apr 22, 7:52 PM MST
Return by in Coolidge
Wed, Apr 22, 8:39 PM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Coolidge
2026-04-22T19:04
Arrive Chandler
Wed, Apr 22, 7:52 PM MST
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM MST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:56 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Coolidge
9:30 PM MST
Morning start is best

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
Sacaton
AZ

Census-designated place in Pinal County, Arizona

From Coolidge
16.9 mi
00h 23m
To Chandler
17 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 15 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MST
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Central Avenue

    1961 ft · 1 min · West Central Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Arizona Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 4 min · North Arizona Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Junction I-10-Mesa Highway

    24.7 mi · 34 min · Junction I-10-Mesa Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on East Hunt Highway

    69 m · 8 sec · East Hunt Highway

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Arizona Avenue

    7 mi · 13 min · South Arizona Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East Chandler Boulevard

    14 m · 1 sec · East Chandler Boulevard

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Chandler Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
7 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Junction I-10-Mesa Highway
24.7 mi · 73%
South Arizona Avenue
7.04 mi · 21%
North Arizona Boulevard
1.72 mi · 5%
West Central Avenue
0.37 mi · 1%
East Hunt Highway
0.04 mi
East Chandler Boulevard
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Junction I-10-Mesa Highway

Turn left onto Junction I-10-Mesa Highway

24.7 mi · 00h 34m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.5 mi
29.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sacaton
00h 23m from Coolidge
Leave By
4:56 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Coolidge and Sunny near Chandler.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 33.9 miles (54.6 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Sacaton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.9 miles from Coolidge and 17 miles from Chandler.

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

The direct path is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 4:56 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.94 one way or $11.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Sacaton

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 Sacaton and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Chandler
Scenic stop 14.1 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
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 12 mi away

City of Casa Grande

Casa Grande , AZ
Casa Grande, AZ 85122, United States
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews Garbage collection service
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 10.5 mi away

Queen Creek Development Services

Queen Creek , AZ
22358 S Ellsworth Rd, Queen Creek, AZ 85142, United States
Rating 4.8/5 4 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 13.6 mi away

Yunsil Kim Lac

Chandler , AZ
863 W Raven Dr, Chandler, AZ 85286, United States
City or town hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sacaton.

RAIL

Maricopa

29 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway
BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

47 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

49 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

64 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Coolidge and Chandler. Straight-line distance: 29.42 mi (47.34 km).

Coolidge

#1 Coolidge

City in Arizona, United States

Population13,769
Coordinates32.9778400, -111.5176200
Altitude435
CountryUnited States
Chandler

#2 Chandler

The second most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona.

Population265,398
Coordinates33.3061600, -111.8412500
Altitude370
CountryUnited States
Start: West Central Avenue (-111.517618, 32.977647)
End: East Chandler Boulevard (-111.841223, 33.306155)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
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
1.2 gal
4.53 L · about $5.94
Round trip
$11.88
2.4 gal · 9.06 L
Estimated CO2
10.7 kg one way
Round trip: 21.3 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $5.94 $11.88
Mid-grade $5.34 $6.41 $12.81
Premium $5.57 $6.68 $13.36
Diesel $6.37 $7.64 $15.28

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Coolidge and Chandler. The current time is 19:04:59.

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.