How far is Queen Creek, AZ from Chandler, AZ?

The driving distance from Queen Creek, AZ to Chandler, AZ is about 20.9 miles (33.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.6 miles (20.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m 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
20.85 mi
00h 28m
Flight
12.6 mi
20.27 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.6 mi
Kilometers
20.27 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.85 mi
Kilometers
33.55 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chandler
Sun, May 31, 5:57 AM MST
Return by in Queen Creek
Sun, May 31, 6:25 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Queen Creek
2026-05-31T05:29
Arrive Chandler
Sun, May 31, 5:57 AM MST
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM MST

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

Leave by
7:34 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Queen Creek
10:00 PM MST
Flexible departure

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
Gilbert
AZ

The fifth most populous city in Arizona.

From Queen Creek
7.8 mi
00h 14m
To Chandler
13 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
98°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSW
Destination
99°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Queen Creek and Chandler.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Queen Creek and Chandler.

  1. 1

    Start on East Ocotillo Road

    116 m · 35 sec · East Ocotillo Road

  2. 2

    Turn uturn onto East Ocotillo Road

    1419 ft · 34 sec · East Ocotillo Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Ellsworth Loop Road

    1 km · 1 min · South Ellsworth Loop Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Rittenhouse Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · South Rittenhouse Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East Germann Road

    4.8 mi · 8 min · East Germann Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Val Vista Drive

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Val Vista Drive

  7. 7

    Turn left onto AZ 202 Loop West

    2294 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Santan Freeway

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Santan Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward AZ 87: Arizona Avenue

    2502 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Arizona Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South Arizona Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East Chandler Boulevard

    14 m · 1 sec · East Chandler Boulevard

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Chandler Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Queen Creek and Chandler.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
12 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Germann Road
4.76 mi · 23%
Santan Freeway
4.28 mi · 21%
South Rittenhouse Road
2.58 mi · 12%
South Arizona Avenue
1.26 mi · 6%
South Val Vista Drive
0.79 mi · 4%
South Ellsworth Loop Road
0.64 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

East Germann Road

Turn left onto East Germann Road

4.76 mi · 00h 08m

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 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.3 mi
12.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gilbert
00h 14m from Queen Creek
Leave By
7:34 PM MST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Queen Creek and Sunny near Chandler.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Queen Creek to Chandler?

The road trip is about 20.9 miles (33.6 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?

Gilbert is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.8 miles from Queen Creek and 13 miles from Chandler.

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

The direct path is about 12.6 miles (20.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.61 one way or $7.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Queen Creek and Sunny near Chandler.

Stop Ideas Near Gilbert

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 Gilbert and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Chandler
Scenic stop 8.6 mi away

City of Chandler

Chandler , AZ
3737 S Old Price Rd, Chandler, AZ 85248, United States
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews City or town hall,Historic city center
City of Mesa Customer Service
Meeting point 10.8 mi away

City of Mesa Customer Service

Mesa , AZ
55 N Center St, Mesa, AZ 85201, United States
Rating 2.1/5 68 reviews City government office,Government office
Mesa Police Department
Nearby stop 11.1 mi away

Mesa Police Department

Mesa , AZ
130 N Robson, Mesa, AZ 85201, United States
Rating 2.0/5 251 reviews Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

22 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

25 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

37 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West
RAIL

Maricopa

41 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Queen Creek and Chandler. Straight-line distance: 12.6 mi (20.27 km).

Queen Creek

#1 Queen Creek

Town in Arizona, United States

Population60,097
Coordinates33.2486600, -111.6343000
Altitude428
CountryUnited States
Chandler

#2 Chandler

The second most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona.

Population265,398
Coordinates33.3061600, -111.8412500
Altitude370
CountryUnited States
Start: East Ocotillo Road (-111.6343, 33.248712)
End: East Chandler Boulevard (-111.841223, 33.306155)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 34 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.73 gal
2.78 L · about $3.61
Round trip
$7.23
1.46 gal · 5.56 L
Estimated CO2
6.5 kg one way
Round trip: 13 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $3.61 $7.23
Mid-grade $5.34 $3.90 $7.79
Premium $5.57 $4.06 $8.13
Diesel $6.37 $4.65 $9.29

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Queen Creek and Chandler. The current time is 05:29:05.

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.