How far is Sacaton, AZ from Chandler, AZ?

The driving distance from Sacaton, AZ to Chandler, AZ is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.9 miles (27.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m 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
18.82 mi
00h 29m
Flight
16.91 mi
27.22 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.91 mi
Kilometers
27.22 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.82 mi
Kilometers
30.29 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chandler
Thu, Apr 23, 1:47 AM MST
Return by in Sacaton
Thu, Apr 23, 2:16 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sacaton
2026-04-23T01:18
Arrive Chandler
Thu, Apr 23, 1:47 AM MST
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM MST

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

Leave by
7:32 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Sacaton
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
Sun Lakes
AZ

Census designated place

From Sacaton
9.4 mi
00h 14m
To Chandler
9.4 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MST
Wind
5 to 10 mph WSW
Destination
88°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    22 m · 4 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Sacaton Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · East Sacaton Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Indian Route 7

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Indian Route 7

  4. 4

    Continue on Sacaton Road

    997 ft · 27 sec · Sacaton Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Indian Route 7

    783 ft · 24 sec · Indian Route 7

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Junction I-10-Mesa Highway

    8.3 mi · 12 min · Junction I-10-Mesa Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on East Hunt Highway

    69 m · 8 sec · East Hunt Highway

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South Arizona Avenue

    7 mi · 13 min · South Arizona Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East Chandler Boulevard

    14 m · 1 sec · East Chandler Boulevard

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Chandler Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sacaton 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
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Junction I-10-Mesa Highway
8.34 mi · 44%
South Arizona Avenue
7.04 mi · 37%
East Sacaton Road
1.79 mi · 10%
Indian Route 7
1.35 mi · 7%
Sacaton Road
0.19 mi · 1%
East Hunt Highway
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

Junction I-10-Mesa Highway

Turn left onto Junction I-10-Mesa Highway

8.34 mi · 00h 12m

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 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.9 mi
16.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sun Lakes
00h 14m from Sacaton
Leave By
7:32 PM MST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Sacaton and Sunny near Chandler.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?

Sun Lakes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.4 miles from Sacaton and 9.4 miles from Chandler.

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

The direct path is about 16.9 miles (27.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 7:32 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.27 one way or $6.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Sun Lakes

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 Sun Lakes and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Chandler
Scenic stop 6.7 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 Maricopa: City Hall
Meeting point 14.3 mi away

City of Maricopa: City Hall

Maricopa , AZ
39700 W Civic Center Plaza, Maricopa, AZ 85138, United States
Rating 4.8/5 23 reviews City or town hall,City government office
Chandler Passport Acceptance Office
Nearby stop 8.3 mi away

Chandler Passport Acceptance Office

Chandler , AZ
175 S Arizona Ave, Chandler, AZ 85225, United States
Rating 3.6/5 26 reviews Passport office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sun Lakes.

RAIL

Maricopa

23 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway
BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

28 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

29 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

44 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sacaton and Chandler. Straight-line distance: 16.91 mi (27.22 km).

Sacaton

#1 Sacaton

Census-designated place in Pinal County, Arizona

Population2,672
Coordinates33.0767200, -111.7393000
Altitude391
CountryUnited States
Chandler

#2 Chandler

The second most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona.

Population265,398
Coordinates33.3061600, -111.8412500
Altitude370
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-111.73947, 33.076784)
End: East Chandler Boulevard (-111.841223, 33.306155)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.66 gal
2.51 L · about $3.27
Round trip
$6.54
1.32 gal · 5.02 L
Estimated CO2
5.9 kg one way
Round trip: 11.7 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $3.27 $6.54
Mid-grade $5.34 $3.52 $7.05
Premium $5.57 $3.67 $7.35
Diesel $6.37 $4.20 $8.40

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 Sacaton and Chandler. The current time is 01:18:00.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.