How far is Fortuna Foothills, AZ from Chandler, AZ?

The driving distance from Fortuna Foothills, AZ to Chandler, AZ is about 184.8 miles (297.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 155.6 miles (250.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 48m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
184.82 mi
02h 54m
Flight
155.57 mi
250.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
155.57 mi
Kilometers
250.37 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
184.82 mi
Kilometers
297.44 km
Drive Time
02h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chandler
Sun, May 31, 5:51 AM MST
Return by in Fortuna Foothills
Sun, May 31, 8:46 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fortuna Foothills
2026-05-31T02:57
Arrive Chandler
Sun, May 31, 5:51 AM MST
Route Timing
02h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:54 PM MST

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

Leave by
12:42 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fortuna Foothills
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
Gila Bend
AZ

Town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States

From Fortuna Foothills
90.8 mi
01h 27m
To Chandler
94 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
100°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
99°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fortuna Foothills and Chandler.

  1. 1

    Start on South Sheryl Drive

    600 ft · 32 sec · South Sheryl Drive

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East 40th Street

    647 ft · 20 sec · East 40th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Foothills Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Foothills Boulevard

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1850 ft · 45 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway

    136.8 mi · 2 hr 19 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward AZ 84 East: Maricopa

    1294 ft · 35 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Gila Bend–Casa Grande Highway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Gila Bend–Casa Grande Highway

  8. 8

    Turn left onto South John Wayne Parkway

    14.8 mi · 19 min · South John Wayne Parkway

  9. 9

    Continue on Maricopa Road

    11.8 mi · 14 min · Maricopa Road

  10. 10

    Continue on West Queen Creek Road

    5.7 mi · 9 min · West Queen Creek Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Dobson Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · South Dobson Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Chandler Boulevard

    2 mi · 4 min · West Chandler Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on East Chandler Boulevard

    29 m · 4 sec · East Chandler Boulevard

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Chandler Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fortuna Foothills 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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Blue Star Memorial Highway
137 mi · 74%
South John Wayne Parkway
14.8 mi · 8%
Maricopa Road
11.8 mi · 6%
West Queen Creek Road
5.75 mi · 3%
Gila Bend–Casa Grande Highway
5.74 mi · 3%
South Dobson Road
3.16 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Blue Star Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway

137 mi · 02h 19m

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
02h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.2 mi
155.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gila Bend
01h 27m from Fortuna Foothills
Leave By
12:42 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fortuna Foothills and Sunny near Chandler.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fortuna Foothills to Chandler?

The road trip is about 184.8 miles (297.4 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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?

Gila Bend is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.8 miles from Fortuna Foothills and 94 miles from Chandler.

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

The direct path is about 155.6 miles (250.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:42 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.28 one way or $64.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fortuna Foothills and Sunny near Chandler.

Stop Ideas Near Gila Bend

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 Gila Bend and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 11.7 mi away

Gila Bend Town Hall

Gila Bend , AZ
644 W Pima Street, BOX A, Gila Bend, AZ 85337, United States
Rating 2.0/5 1 reviews City or town hall,Museum,Water utility company

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gila Bend.

RAIL

Maricopa

64 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

83 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

85 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

88 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fortuna Foothills and Chandler. Straight-line distance: 155.57 mi (250.37 km).

Fortuna Foothills

#1 Fortuna Foothills

Census designated place

Population28,135
Coordinates32.6578300, -114.4118900
Altitude102
CountryUnited States
Chandler

#2 Chandler

The second most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona.

Population265,398
Coordinates33.3061600, -111.8412500
Altitude370
CountryUnited States
Start: South Sheryl Drive (-114.411978, 32.657536)
End: East Chandler Boulevard (-111.841223, 33.306155)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 297 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.52 gal
24.69 L · about $32.28
Round trip
$64.56
13.04 gal · 49.38 L
Estimated CO2
57.9 kg one way
Round trip: 115.9 kg / 256 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $32.28 $64.56
Mid-grade $5.34 $34.80 $69.61
Premium $5.57 $36.29 $72.58
Diesel $6.37 $41.51 $83.01

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Fortuna Foothills and Chandler. The current time is 02:57:54.

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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.