Origin
Chandler, AZ
Late night in Chandler on Sunday
Local time
12:51 AM
MST
Current temp
89°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chandler, AZ to Avondale, AZ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
51m
Distance
39.3 mi
63 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chandler, AZ
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Avondale, AZ
Abhishek Navlakha
Trip Overview
If you are traveling from Chandler to Avondale, you are looking at a straightforward 38.9-mile journey across the Desert Southwest. Expect to spend about 49 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. Since the drive is entirely local with no highway travel, you won’t need to worry about long-haul logistics or overnight stops. Budgeting approximately $8 for fuel covers the route comfortably. It is a practical, efficient connection between two key areas of Arizona, designed for those who prefer navigating city streets over high-speed interstate travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Congressman Ed Pastor Freeway | 20.3 mi | 23m |
| West Buckeye Road | 8.9 mi | 13m |
| Santan Freeway | 7.3 mi | 8m |
| North Arizona Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| East Western Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| North Washington Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| South 59th Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Buffalo Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Congressman Ed Pastor Freeway
— 20.3 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chandler, AZ and Avondale, AZ.
1
Start on East Chandler Boulevard
357 ft
·
9 sec
·
East Chandler Boulevard
2
Turn right onto North Washington Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
North Washington Street
Use the right lane.
3
Turn right onto East Buffalo Street
393 ft
·
15 sec
·
East Buffalo Street
4
Turn left onto AZ 87
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North Arizona Avenue
Use the left lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward AZ 202 Loop West
6
Merge onto AZ 202 Loop
7.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Santan Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on AZ 202 Loop
20 mi
·
23 min
·
Congressman Ed Pastor Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 76
Toward Buckeye Road
Use the slight right lane.
9
Continue on South 59th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
South 59th Avenue
10
Turn left onto US 80 Hist
8.9 mi
·
13 min
·
West Buckeye Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
11
Turn slight right
363 ft
·
13 sec
Toward South Dysart Road
12
Turn straight onto South Dysart Road
300 ft
·
9 sec
·
South Dysart Road
13
Turn left onto East Western Avenue
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
East Western Avenue
Use the left lane.
14
Turn right onto North Central Avenue
89 ft
·
5 sec
·
North Central Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Turn right
27 ft
·
1 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.6 miles from Chandler, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 39.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Washington Street
Turn right onto North Washington Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
1.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
AZ 202 Loop / Santan Freeway
Merge onto AZ 202 Loop / Santan Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
29.4 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Take the exit toward Buckeye Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 76
Toward Buckeye Road
5
38.8 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
East Western Avenue
Turn left onto East Western Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
39.3 mi into trip
|
~51m in
|
North Central Avenue
Turn right onto North Central Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.83 one way
$15.66 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $8.29 | $16.57 |
| premium | $5.59 | $8.65 | $17.30 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.68 | $17.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.13 | $1.89 |
| Efficient EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.44 | $1.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.50 | $2.52 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Avondale, AZ
Late night in Avondale on Sunday
Local time
12:51 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
51m 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?
This 38.9-mile trek is a turn-heavy local drive that keeps your attention on the road rather than the scenery. You will navigate using North Washington Street, East Buffalo Street, and North Arizona Avenue, shifting away from the typical highway experience entirely. Because the highway share is 0%, you should prepare for a steady, urban-paced rhythm that avoids the monotony of long, straight stretches. The route maintains a consistent character throughout, requiring you to stay alert through various turns as you transition between Chandler and Avondale.
70% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.3 mi on Congressman Ed Pastor Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Congressman Ed Pastor Freeway and West Buckeye Road. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near North Washington Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 39.3 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (North Washington Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles (AZ 202 Loop / Santan Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting 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.
Arriving in Avondale, AZ
Full guide →Avondale is a city in the Greater Phoenix region of Arizona.
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 51m. Total distance: 39.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 20.3 miles on Congressman Ed Pastor Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Avondale, AZ before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 0.1 miles (North Washington Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles (AZ 202 Loop / Santan Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Casa Grande Ruins National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Avondale, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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