How far is Sun Lakes, AZ from Chandler, AZ?
The driving distance from Sun Lakes, AZ to Chandler, AZ is about 8.5 miles (13.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.8 miles (11 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 39m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The fifth most populous city in Arizona.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sun Lakes and Chandler.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sun Lakes and Chandler.
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Start on East Bud Court
44 m · 10 sec · East Bud Court
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Turn left onto South Glenburn Drive
2831 ft · 2 min · South Glenburn Drive
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Turn right onto East Riggs Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · East Riggs Road
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Turn left onto South Arizona Avenue
6 mi · 11 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 Sun Lakes 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 Arizona Avenue
Turn left onto South Arizona Avenue
6.05 mi · 00h 11m
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 Sun Lakes and Sunny near Chandler.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sun Lakes to Chandler?
The road trip is about 8.5 miles (13.6 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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 4.2 miles from Sun Lakes and 4.2 miles from Chandler.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.8 miles (11 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 7:50 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.49 one way or $2.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sun Lakes and Sunny near Chandler.
Stop Ideas Near Gilbert
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Chandler
Town of Gilbert Administration Offices
Chandler Passport Acceptance Office
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gilbert.
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Maricopa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sun Lakes and Chandler. Straight-line distance: 6.85 mi (11.03 km).
#1 Sun Lakes
Census designated place
| Population | 13,975 |
| Coordinates | 33.2111600, -111.8754200 |
| Altitude | 364 |
| 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: 14 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.95 | $1.49 | $2.97 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $1.60 | $3.20 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $1.67 | $3.34 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $1.91 | $3.82 |
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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