How far is San Tan Valley, AZ from Chandler, AZ?
The driving distance from San Tan Valley, AZ to Chandler, AZ is about 24.4 miles (39.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.8 miles (31.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m 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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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between San Tan Valley and Chandler.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Tan Valley and Chandler.
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Start on East Skyline Drive
46 m · 4 sec · East Skyline Drive
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Continue on North Schnepf Road
2 mi · 5 min · North Schnepf Road
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Turn left onto East Combs Road
2 mi · 4 min · East Combs Road
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Continue on West Combs Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Combs Road
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Turn right onto South Rittenhouse Road
6.8 mi · 13 min · South Rittenhouse Road
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Turn left onto East Germann Road
4.8 mi · 8 min · East Germann Road
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Turn right onto South Val Vista Drive
1.3 km · 2 min · South Val Vista Drive
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Turn left onto AZ 202 Loop West
2294 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Santan Freeway
4.3 mi · 5 min · Santan Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward AZ 87: Arizona Avenue
2502 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto South Arizona Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · South Arizona Avenue
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Turn right onto East Chandler Boulevard
14 m · 1 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 San Tan Valley 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.
South Rittenhouse Road
Turn right onto South Rittenhouse Road
6.8 mi · 00h 13m
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 San Tan Valley and Sunny near Chandler.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from San Tan Valley to Chandler?
The road trip is about 24.4 miles (39.3 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?
Queen Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.1 miles from San Tan Valley and 12.4 miles from Chandler.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.8 miles (31.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 7:08 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.26 one way or $8.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around San Tan Valley and Sunny near Chandler.
Stop Ideas Near Queen Creek
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Chandler
City of Mesa Customer Service
Mesa Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Queen Creek.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between San Tan Valley and Chandler. Straight-line distance: 19.77 mi (31.82 km).
#1 San Tan Valley
San Tan Valley is a place in Arizona, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.1911000, -111.5280000 |
| Altitude | 462 |
| 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: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 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 20m |
| 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 | $4.26 | $8.52 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $4.59 | $9.18 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $4.79 | $9.57 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $5.47 | $10.95 |
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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