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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The fourth most populous city in Arizona and the center of the Mesa metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on North Hamilton Drive
839 ft · 31 sec · North Hamilton Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Saguaro Boulevard
3.3 mi · 6 min · North Saguaro Boulevard
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Turn left onto East Shea Boulevard
3146 ft · 1 min · East Shea Boulevard
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Turn right onto Beeline Highway
11.3 mi · 13 min · Beeline Highway
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Continue on North Country Club Drive
6.8 mi · 12 min · North Country Club Drive
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Continue on North Arizona Avenue
4 mi · 7 min · North Arizona Avenue
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Turn left onto East Chandler Boulevard
45 m · 12 sec · East Chandler Boulevard
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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.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
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.
Mastro's City Hall
City of Mesa Construction Permits
Chandler Passport Acceptance Office
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mesa.
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Maricopa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fountain Hills and Chandler. Straight-line distance: 22.29 mi (35.87 km).
#1 Fountain Hills
Town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 25,960 |
| Coordinates | 33.6117100, -111.7173600 |
| Altitude | 489 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chandler
The second most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona.
| Population | 265,398 |
| Coordinates | 33.3061600, -111.8412500 |
| Altitude | 370 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Chandler Boulevard (-111.841223, 33.306155)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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