How far is Goodyear, AZ from Chandler, AZ?

The driving distance from Goodyear, AZ to Chandler, AZ is about 42.9 miles (69.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.1 miles (50.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m 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
42.97 mi
00h 44m
Flight
31.14 mi
50.11 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.14 mi
Kilometers
50.11 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.97 mi
Kilometers
69.15 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chandler
Wed, Apr 22, 7:00 PM MST
Return by in Goodyear
Wed, Apr 22, 7:44 PM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Goodyear
2026-04-22T18:16
Arrive Chandler
Wed, Apr 22, 7:00 PM MST
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM MST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:02 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Goodyear
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
Phoenix
AZ

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

From Goodyear
20.5 mi
00h 22m
To Chandler
22.5 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MST
Wind
5 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 Goodyear and Chandler.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Litchfield Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South Litchfield Road

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right toward I 10 East: Phoenix

    1568 ft · 38 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Papago Freeway

    15.9 mi · 18 min · Papago Freeway

  4. 4

    Continue on Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel

    2704 ft · 35 sec · Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel

  5. 5

    Continue on Papago Freeway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Papago Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Papago Freeway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Papago Freeway

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto Maricopa Freeway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Maricopa Freeway

  8. 8

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

    7.6 mi · 9 min

  9. 9

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

    1902 ft · 50 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Country Club Drive

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South Country Club Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on North Arizona Avenue

    4 mi · 7 min · North Arizona Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Chandler Boulevard

    45 m · 12 sec · East Chandler Boulevard

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Chandler Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Goodyear 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
13 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Papago Freeway
20.3 mi · 47%
US 60 East
7.64 mi · 18%
Maricopa Freeway
4.82 mi · 11%
North Arizona Avenue
4 mi · 9%
South Litchfield Road
1.52 mi · 4%
South Country Club Drive
1.5 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Papago Freeway

Merge slight left onto Papago Freeway

15.9 mi · 00h 18m

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 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.8 mi
31.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Phoenix
00h 22m from Goodyear
Leave By
7:02 PM MST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Goodyear and Sunny near Chandler.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 42.9 miles (69.1 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?

Phoenix is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.5 miles from Goodyear and 22.5 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 11.8 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 7:02 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.53 one way or $15.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Goodyear 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 6.9 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 2.3 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 6.1 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 13.2 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 Goodyear and Chandler. Straight-line distance: 31.14 mi (50.11 km).

Goodyear

#1 Goodyear

The most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona.

Population90,622
Coordinates33.4353200, -112.3582100
Altitude295
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 Litchfield Road (-112.358192, 33.435341)
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 04m
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 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.52 gal
5.74 L · about $7.53
Round trip
$15.05
3.04 gal · 11.48 L
Estimated CO2
13.5 kg one way
Round trip: 27 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $7.53 $15.05
Mid-grade $5.34 $8.11 $16.23
Premium $5.57 $8.46 $16.92
Diesel $6.37 $9.68 $19.35

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 Goodyear and Chandler. The current time is 18:16:28.

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.