Origin
Casa Blanca, AZ
Late night in Casa Blanca on Sunday
Local time
1:09 AM
MST
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Casa Blanca, AZ to Chandler, AZ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
16 mi
26 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Casa Blanca, AZ
Abhishek Navlakha
Chandler, AZ
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This short 16-mile drive from Casa Blanca, AZ to Chandler, AZ takes approximately 27 minutes and is perfect for a single-day trip. You'll primarily navigate along South Arizona Avenue and AZ 587, with a brief portion on West Casa Blanca Road. With only a 38% highway share, expect a mixed driving experience. The estimated fuel cost is a very manageable $3, and with no designated stops, this route offers a straightforward journey within the Desert Southwest region of Arizona. It's an easy addition to any itinerary or a quick trip on its own.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Arizona Avenue | 7 mi | 12m |
| AZ 587 | 6.1 mi | 9m |
| West Casa Blanca Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| West Wren Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Preschool Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Chandler Boulevard | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
South Arizona Avenue
— 7 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Casa Blanca, AZ and Chandler, AZ.
1
Start on West Wren Street
0.2 mi
·
57 sec
·
West Wren Street
2
Turn right onto North Preschool Road
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
North Preschool Road
3
Turn left onto BIA 1
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
West Casa Blanca Road
4
Turn left onto AZ 587
6.1 mi
·
9 min
·
AZ 587
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on AZ 87
7.0 mi
·
12 min
·
South Arizona Avenue
Use the left lane.
6
Turn right onto East Chandler Boulevard
47 ft
·
0 sec
·
East Chandler Boulevard
Use the right lane.
7
Arrive at destination
East Chandler Boulevard
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 16 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Preschool Road
Turn right onto North Preschool Road
Navigation decision point
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
BIA 1 / West Casa Blanca Road
Turn left onto BIA 1 / West Casa Blanca Road
Navigation decision point
6
2.8 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
AZ 587
Turn left onto AZ 587
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
16 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
East Chandler Boulevard
Turn right onto East Chandler Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.19 one way
$6.37 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $3.37 | $6.75 |
| premium | $5.59 | $3.52 | $7.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.53 | $7.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.68 | $0.77 |
| Efficient EV | 4 | 0 | $1.40 | $0.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.24 | $1.02 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Chandler, AZ
Late night in Chandler on Sunday
Local time
1:09 AM
MST
Current temp
89°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
35 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
27m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
The character of this drive is a mixed bag, featuring stretches of both city streets and highways. With 38% of the route on highways, you'll experience some faster-paced driving, but also more local road segments. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 7 miles on South Arizona Avenue, offering a chance to settle in. This route provides a varied feel, transitioning between different road types as you make your way from Casa Blanca to Chandler.
38% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7 mi on South Arizona Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near North Preschool Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 27m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (North Preschool Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (BIA 1 / West Casa Blanca Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles (AZ 587): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Chandler, AZ
Full guide →Chandler is a city in Arizona, and a medium-sized suburb of Phoenix with over 240,000 residents. It is a delightful place to visit.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 16 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (38%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7 miles on South Arizona Avenue. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (North Preschool Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (BIA 1 / West Casa Blanca Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles (AZ 587): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Chandler, AZ before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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