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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
24.45 mi
00h 40m
Flight
19.77 mi
31.82 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.77 mi
Kilometers
31.82 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.45 mi
Kilometers
39.35 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chandler
Fri, Apr 17, 1:50 AM MST
Return by in San Tan Valley
Fri, Apr 17, 2:31 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Tan Valley
2026-04-17T01:09
Arrive Chandler
Fri, Apr 17, 1:50 AM MST
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM MST

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

Leave by
7:08 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in San Tan Valley
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
Queen Creek
AZ

Town in Arizona, United States

From San Tan Valley
12.1 mi
00h 20m
To Chandler
12.4 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MST
Wind
5 to 10 mph WSW
Destination
86°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on East Skyline Drive

    46 m · 4 sec · East Skyline Drive

  2. 2

    Continue on North Schnepf Road

    2 mi · 5 min · North Schnepf Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Combs Road

    2 mi · 4 min · East Combs Road

  4. 4

    Continue on West Combs Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Combs Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Rittenhouse Road

    6.8 mi · 13 min · South Rittenhouse Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Germann Road

    4.8 mi · 8 min · East Germann Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South Val Vista Drive

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Val Vista Drive

  8. 8

    Turn left onto AZ 202 Loop West

    2294 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Santan Freeway

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Santan Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward AZ 87: Arizona Avenue

    2502 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Arizona Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South Arizona Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Chandler Boulevard

    14 m · 1 sec · East Chandler Boulevard

  13. 13

    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.

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
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Rittenhouse Road
6.8 mi · 28%
East Germann Road
4.76 mi · 19%
Santan Freeway
4.28 mi · 18%
East Combs Road
2 mi · 8%
North Schnepf Road
1.99 mi · 8%
West Combs Road
1.3 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.6 mi
19.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Queen Creek
00h 20m from San Tan Valley
Leave By
7:08 PM MST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Queen Creek and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Chandler
Scenic stop 12.8 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 13.3 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 13.6 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 Queen Creek.

BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

41 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

43 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
RAIL

Maricopa

44 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway
BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

56 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West

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).

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#1 San Tan Valley

San Tan Valley is a place in Arizona, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.1911000, -111.5280000
Altitude462
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 Skyline Drive (-111.527989, 33.19109)
End: East Chandler Boulevard (-111.841223, 33.306155)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.86 gal
3.27 L · about $4.26
Round trip
$8.52
1.72 gal · 6.54 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.3 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Arizona · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between San Tan Valley and Chandler. The current time is 01:09:27.

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.