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
16.1 mi
26 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Casa Blanca, AZ
Abhishek Navlakha
This short 16.1-mile drive from Chandler to Casa Blanca, Arizona, can be completed in just about 27 minutes, making it a perfect quick excursion within the Desert Southwest. With a modest estimated fuel cost of $3, this route is exceptionally budget-friendly. It's an easy one-day trip, so no need to plan for overnight stays. The drive offers a mixed experience, so you'll get a feel for both highway and local road conditions. It’s a straightforward journey that won't eat up much of your day.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Arizona Avenue | 6.9 mi | 11m |
| 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 |
| North Washington Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Buffalo Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Chandler Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Chandler, AZ and Casa Blanca, AZ.
Start on East Chandler Boulevard
Turn right onto North Washington Street
Turn right onto East Buffalo Street
Turn left onto AZ 87
Continue on AZ 587
Turn right onto BIA 1
Turn right onto North Preschool Road
Turn left onto West Wren Street
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 15.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto North Washington Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto East Buffalo Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto AZ 87 / North Arizona Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto BIA 1 / West Casa Blanca Road
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto North Preschool Road
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$3.21 one way
$6.41 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $3.39 | $6.79 |
| premium | $5.59 | $3.54 | $7.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.55 | $7.11 |
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 | $1.69 | $0.77 |
| Efficient EV | 4 | 0 | $1.41 | $0.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.25 | $1.03 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Chandler on Sunday
Local time
3:11 AM
MST
Current temp
89°F
Partly Sunny
Destination
Late night in Casa Blanca on Sunday
Local time
3:11 AM
MST
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
The road character on this 16.1-mile journey is a mix, with 38% of the drive on highways. You'll encounter stretches on North Arizona Avenue, AZ 587, and West Casa Blanca Road. The longest uninterrupted segment spans 6.9 miles on North Arizona Avenue, offering a period of consistent travel. This profile suggests a drive that transitions between more direct highway travel and potentially slower, more local roadways as you approach your destination in the Desert Southwest.
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 0.1 miles in near North Washington Street.
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 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (North Washington Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (East Buffalo Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (AZ 87 / North Arizona Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Founded 1912
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.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 16.1 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.
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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