Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
50m
Distance
34 mi
55 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
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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Coolidge, AZ
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If you are planning a quick getaway from Chandler to Coolidge, you can expect a straightforward 34-mile drive that typically takes about 50 minutes. This journey remains entirely within the Desert Southwest, keeping the landscape consistent as you head toward your destination. Since the trip is quite short, it serves perfectly as a simple day trip, requiring no overnight stay to complete comfortably. Budgeting around $7 for fuel should cover your travel costs, making this an economical excursion. Because there are no mandatory stops scheduled, you have the freedom to complete the drive in one steady push, providing a practical and efficient way to travel between these two Arizona cities.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Junction I-10-Mesa Highway | 24.7 mi | 33m |
| North Arizona Avenue | 6.9 mi | 11m |
| North Arizona Boulevard | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| West Central Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North Washington Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Buffalo Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Chandler Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Hunt Highway | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Chandler, AZ and Coolidge, AZ.
Start on East Chandler Boulevard
Turn right onto North Washington Street
Turn right onto East Buffalo Street
Turn left onto AZ 87
Turn left onto AZ 87; BIA 56
Turn right onto AZ 87
Turn right onto AZ 87; AZ 287
Turn left onto West Central Avenue
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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.
A short stop after about 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 17 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 33.6 — 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; BIA 56 / East Hunt Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto AZ 87; AZ 287 / North Arizona Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto West Central Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$6.77 one way
$13.55 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $7.17 | $14.34 |
| premium | $5.59 | $7.48 | $14.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.51 | $15.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.57 | $1.63 |
| Efficient EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.97 | $1.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.76 | $2.18 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Evening in Chandler on Saturday
Local time
7:47 PM
MST
Current temp
63°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Evening in Coolidge on Saturday
Local time
7:47 PM
MST
Current temp
56°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.
This trip is a highway-focused drive, with 73% of your travel occurring on major thoroughfares. You will navigate via the Junction I-10-Mesa Highway, North Arizona Avenue, and North Arizona Boulevard to reach your destination. The most significant portion of your time behind the wheel involves a 24.7-mile uninterrupted stretch along the Junction I-10-Mesa Highway. As you transition from the initial highway segments onto local boulevards, the pace naturally shifts from fast-moving interstate travel to more localized driving. Expect a functional experience that prioritizes direct transit over winding or technical terrain.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Junction I-10-Mesa Highway and North Arizona Avenue. 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 50m drive. You will face about 7 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 7.2 miles (AZ 87; BIA 56 / East Hunt Highway): Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
213 ft
Total Descent
1 ft
Highest Point
1,426 ft
~34 mi in
Elevation Range
212 ft
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).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 34 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Straightforward navigation.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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