How far is Phoenix, AZ from Chandler, AZ?
The driving distance from Phoenix, AZ to Chandler, AZ is about 24.7 miles (39.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.7 miles (26.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m 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 30m.
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.
Town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Phoenix and Chandler.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Phoenix and Chandler.
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Start on West Washington Street
98 m · 19 sec · West Washington Street
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Turn left onto South 1st Avenue
133 m · 10 sec · South 1st Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on South 1st Avenue
107 m · 14 sec · South 1st Avenue
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Turn left onto West Madison Street
757 ft · 28 sec · West Madison Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South 1st Street
1412 ft · 53 sec · South 1st Street
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Turn left onto East Lincoln Street
2148 ft · 1 min · East Lincoln Street
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Turn right onto South 7th Street
1.5 km · 2 min · South 7th Street
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Turn left onto East Maricopa Freeway
89 m · 8 sec · East Maricopa Freeway
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 17 South, US 60 East
1054 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Maricopa Freeway
6.5 mi · 8 min · Maricopa Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60 East: Mesa, Globe
7.6 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AZ 87: Country Club Drive, Chandler
1902 ft · 50 sec
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Turn right onto South Country Club Drive
1.5 mi · 3 min · South 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 Phoenix and Chandler.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
US 60 East
Take the exit slight right toward US 60 East: Mesa, Globe
7.64 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Sunny leaving Phoenix and Sunny near Chandler.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Phoenix to Chandler?
The road trip is about 24.7 miles (39.7 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?
Guadalupe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.1 miles from Phoenix and 13.5 miles from Chandler.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.7 miles (26.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:28 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.31 one way or $8.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Phoenix and Sunny near Chandler.
Stop Ideas Near Guadalupe
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Mastro's City Hall
The Phoenix Police Museum
Tempe Economic Development
Tempe City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Guadalupe.
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Maricopa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Phoenix and Chandler. Straight-line distance: 16.64 mi (26.78 km).
#1 Phoenix
The fifth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Phoenix metropolitan area.
| Population | 1,708,127 |
| Coordinates | 33.4483800, -112.0740400 |
| Altitude | 331 |
| 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: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $4.31 | $8.61 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $4.64 | $9.29 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $4.84 | $9.68 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $5.54 | $11.08 |
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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