How far is Deer Valley, AZ from Chandler, AZ?

The driving distance from Deer Valley, AZ to Chandler, AZ is about 42.7 miles (68.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.1 miles (50.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
42.66 mi
00h 47m
Flight
31.11 mi
50.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.11 mi
Kilometers
50.06 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.66 mi
Kilometers
68.65 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
Sat, Apr 11, 7:51 AM MST
Return by in Deer Valley
Sat, Apr 11, 8:39 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Deer Valley
2026-04-11T07:03
Arrive Chandler
Sat, Apr 11, 7:51 AM 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
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM MST

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

Leave by
4:54 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Deer Valley
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
Phoenix
AZ

The fifth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Phoenix metropolitan area.

From Deer Valley
20.8 mi
00h 23m
To Chandler
21.9 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Saturday Night

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 11:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSW
Destination
88°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM MST
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Deer Valley and Chandler.

  1. 1

    Start on North 35th Avenue

    11 m · 8 sec · North 35th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Deer Valley Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Deer Valley Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Black Canyon Highway

    2695 ft · 56 sec · North Black Canyon Highway

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    2194 ft · 48 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Black Canyon Freeway

    17.1 mi · 20 min · Black Canyon Freeway

  6. 6

    Continue on Maricopa Freeway

    8.8 mi · 10 min · Maricopa Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60 East: Mesa, Globe

    7.6 mi · 9 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward AZ 87: Country Club Drive, Chandler

    1902 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South Country Club Drive

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South Country Club Drive

  10. 10

    Continue on North Arizona Avenue

    4 mi · 7 min · North Arizona Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East Chandler Boulevard

    45 m · 12 sec · East Chandler Boulevard

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Chandler Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Black Canyon Freeway
17.1 mi · 40%
Maricopa Freeway
8.79 mi · 21%
US 60 East
7.64 mi · 18%
North Arizona Avenue
4 mi · 9%
South Country Club Drive
1.5 mi · 4%
West Deer Valley Road
1.19 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Black Canyon Freeway

Merge slight left onto Black Canyon Freeway

17.1 mi · 00h 20m

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 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.6 mi
31.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Phoenix
00h 23m from Deer Valley
Leave By
4:54 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Deer Valley and Sunny near Chandler.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Deer Valley to Chandler?

The road trip is about 42.7 miles (68.7 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?

Phoenix is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.8 miles from Deer Valley and 21.9 miles from Chandler.

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

The direct path is about 31.1 miles (50.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 4:54 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.48 one way or $14.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Deer Valley and Sunny near Chandler.

Stop Ideas Near Phoenix

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 Phoenix and the surrounding midpoint area.
Mastro's City Hall
Food stop 9.6 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 1.3 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 7.8 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
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 11.2 mi away

Tolleson City Hall

Tolleson , AZ
9555 W Van Buren St, Tolleson, AZ 85353, United States
Rating 4.9/5 32 reviews City or town hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

4 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

6 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

12 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West
RAIL

Maricopa

43 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Deer Valley and Chandler. Straight-line distance: 31.11 mi (50.06 km).

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#1 Deer Valley

Deer Valley is a place in Arizona, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.6839300, -112.1348800
Altitude419
CountryUnited States
Chandler

#2 Chandler

The second most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona.

Population265,398
Coordinates33.3061600, -111.8412500
Altitude370
CountryUnited States
Start: North 35th Avenue (-112.134773, 33.683928)
End: East Chandler Boulevard (-111.841223, 33.306155)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 69 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.51 gal
5.7 L · about $7.48
Round trip
$14.95
3.02 gal · 11.4 L
Estimated CO2
13.4 kg one way
Round trip: 26.8 kg / 59 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $7.48 $14.95
Mid-grade $5.34 $8.06 $16.12
Premium $5.57 $8.40 $16.81
Diesel $6.37 $9.61 $19.23

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Deer Valley and Chandler. The current time is 07:03:41.

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.