How far is Marana, AZ from Chandler, AZ?

The driving distance from Marana, AZ to Chandler, AZ is about 76.2 miles (122.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.9 miles (112.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 40m 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
76.18 mi
01h 20m
Flight
69.9 mi
112.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.9 mi
Kilometers
112.49 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.18 mi
Kilometers
122.6 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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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 01h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chandler
Wed, Apr 22, 7:36 PM MST
Return by in Marana
Wed, Apr 22, 8:56 PM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marana
2026-04-22T18:16
Arrive Chandler
Wed, Apr 22, 7:36 PM MST
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM MST

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

Leave by
3:50 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Marana
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
Arizona City
AZ

Census designated place

From Marana
38 mi
00h 40m
To Chandler
38.2 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MST
Wind
3 to 15 mph SSW
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 Marana and Chandler.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Steele Drive

    65 m · 12 sec · North Steele Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Swanson Street

    1006 ft · 49 sec · West Swanson Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Whitney Lane

    577 ft · 27 sec · North Whitney Lane

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Moore Road

    1624 ft · 44 sec · West Moore Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Sandario Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Sandario Road

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Sandario Road

    32 m · 4 sec · North Sandario Road

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto North Sandario Road

    1584 ft · 60 sec · North Sandario Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left toward I 10 West: Phoenix

    2256 ft · 55 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

    36.1 mi · 36 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

    24.1 mi · 24 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward AZ 587 North: Chandler, Gilbert

    1404 ft · 54 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left

    5.8 mi · 9 min

  13. 13

    Continue on South Arizona Avenue

    7 mi · 13 min · South Arizona Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Chandler Boulevard

    14 m · 1 sec · East Chandler Boulevard

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Chandler Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Marana 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
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
36.1 mi · 47%
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
24.1 mi · 32%
South Arizona Avenue
7.04 mi · 9%
North Sandario Road
1.63 mi · 2%
I 10 West
0.43 mi · 1%
West Moore Road
0.31 mi
Longest Stretch

Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

Merge slight left onto Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

36.1 mi · 00h 36m

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
01h 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.3 mi
69.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Arizona City
00h 40m from Marana
Leave By
3:50 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Marana and Sunny near Chandler.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 76.2 miles (122.6 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?

Arizona City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38 miles from Marana and 38.2 miles from Chandler.

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

The direct path is about 69.9 miles (112.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 3:50 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.32 one way or $26.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Marana and Sunny near Chandler.

Stop Ideas Near Arizona City

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 Arizona City and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 10.4 mi away

City of Casa Grande

Casa Grande , AZ
Casa Grande, AZ 85122, United States
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews Garbage collection service
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 7.2 mi away

Eloy City Hall

Eloy , AZ
595 C St, Eloy, AZ 85131
Rating 4.3/5 7 reviews City Hall,Local government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 3.2 mi away

Arizona City Plaza

Arizona City , AZ
13350 S Sunland Gin Rd, Arizona City, AZ 85123, United States
City or town hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Arizona City.

RAIL

Maricopa

49 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway
BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

82 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

83 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
RAIL

Tucson

89 mi away
400 North Toole Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marana and Chandler. Straight-line distance: 69.9 mi (112.49 km).

Marana

#1 Marana

Town in Pima and Pinal counties in Arizona, United States

Population51,306
Coordinates32.4367400, -111.2253800
Altitude607
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 Steele Drive (-111.225452, 32.436739)
End: East Chandler Boulevard (-111.841223, 33.306155)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 123 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.69 gal
10.18 L · about $13.32
Round trip
$26.64
5.38 gal · 20.36 L
Estimated CO2
23.9 kg one way
Round trip: 47.8 kg / 105 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $13.32 $26.64
Mid-grade $5.34 $14.36 $28.72
Premium $5.57 $14.97 $29.95
Diesel $6.37 $17.12 $34.25

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 Marana and Chandler. The current time is 18:16:10.

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.