How far is Fountain Hills, AZ from Chandler, AZ?

The driving distance from Fountain Hills, AZ to Chandler, AZ is about 33.7 miles (54.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.3 miles (35.9 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
33.72 mi
00h 41m
Flight
22.29 mi
35.87 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.29 mi
Kilometers
35.87 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.72 mi
Kilometers
54.27 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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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 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chandler
Sun, Apr 19, 8:22 AM MST
Return by in Fountain Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 9:04 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fountain Hills
2026-04-19T07:40
Arrive Chandler
Sun, Apr 19, 8:22 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 Fountain Hills
10:00 PM MST
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Mesa
AZ

The fourth most populous city in Arizona and the center of the Mesa metropolitan area.

From Fountain Hills
13.1 mi
00h 20m
To Chandler
20.6 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MST
Wind
10 mph SE
Destination
95°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MST
Wind
10 to 15 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fountain Hills and Chandler.

  1. 1

    Start on North Hamilton Drive

    839 ft · 31 sec · North Hamilton Drive

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Saguaro Boulevard

    3.3 mi · 6 min · North Saguaro Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Shea Boulevard

    3146 ft · 1 min · East Shea Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Beeline Highway

    11.3 mi · 13 min · Beeline Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on North Country Club Drive

    6.8 mi · 12 min · North Country Club Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on North Arizona Avenue

    4 mi · 7 min · North Arizona Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East Chandler Boulevard

    45 m · 12 sec · East Chandler Boulevard

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Chandler Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fountain Hills 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
8 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Beeline Highway
11.3 mi · 33%
North Country Club Drive
6.8 mi · 20%
North Arizona Avenue
4 mi · 12%
North Saguaro Boulevard
3.29 mi · 10%
East Shea Boulevard
0.6 mi · 2%
North Hamilton Drive
0.16 mi
Longest Stretch

Beeline Highway

Turn right onto Beeline Highway

11.3 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
+11.4 mi
22.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mesa
00h 20m from Fountain Hills
Leave By
7:06 PM MST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fountain Hills and Partly Sunny near Chandler.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fountain Hills to Chandler?

The road trip is about 33.7 miles (54.3 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?

Mesa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.1 miles from Fountain Hills and 20.6 miles from Chandler.

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

The direct path is about 22.3 miles (35.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 $5.89 one way or $11.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fountain Hills and Partly Sunny near Chandler.

Stop Ideas Near Mesa

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 Mesa and the surrounding midpoint area.
Mastro's City Hall
Food stop 6.5 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
City of Mesa Construction Permits
Meeting point 4.8 mi away

City of Mesa Construction Permits

Mesa , AZ
55 N Center St, Mesa, AZ 85201, United States
Rating 3.6/5 10 reviews City government office,Government office
Chandler Passport Acceptance Office
Nearby stop 12.8 mi away

Chandler Passport Acceptance Office

Chandler , AZ
175 S Arizona Ave, Chandler, AZ 85225, United States
Rating 3.6/5 26 reviews Passport office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

17 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

20 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

31 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West
RAIL

Maricopa

46 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fountain Hills and Chandler. Straight-line distance: 22.29 mi (35.87 km).

Fountain Hills

#1 Fountain Hills

Town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States

Population25,960
Coordinates33.6117100, -111.7173600
Altitude489
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 Hamilton Drive (-111.716931, 33.611704)
End: East Chandler Boulevard (-111.841223, 33.306155)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 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 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.19 gal
4.5 L · about $5.89
Round trip
$11.78
2.38 gal · 9 L
Estimated CO2
10.6 kg one way
Round trip: 21.2 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $5.89 $11.78
Mid-grade $5.34 $6.35 $12.70
Premium $5.57 $6.62 $13.25
Diesel $6.37 $7.58 $15.15

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 Fountain Hills and Chandler. The current time is 07:40:59.

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.