Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
53m
Distance
39.9 mi
64 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
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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Goodyear, AZ
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If you are traveling from Chandler to Goodyear, you are looking at a straightforward 39.9-mile transit across the Desert Southwest. This trip typically takes about 53 minutes to complete, making it an ideal candidate for a quick day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via the Santan Freeway, the Congressman Ed Pastor Freeway, and West Buckeye Road. With a fuel budget of approximately $8, this drive is highly economical for most commuters. Because both cities reside within the same region, the transition is seamless and lacks significant environmental shifts. It is a practical, efficient route that gets you from point A to point B without any necessary stops.
| 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 | 1 mi | 1m |
| South Litchfield Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Washington Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| South 59th Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Chandler, AZ and Goodyear, AZ.
Start on East Chandler Boulevard
Turn right onto North Washington Street
Turn right onto East Buffalo Street
Turn left onto AZ 87
Take the ramp
Merge onto AZ 202 Loop
Continue on AZ 202 Loop
Take the exit
Continue on South 59th Avenue
Turn left onto US 80 Hist
Turn slight right
Turn straight onto South Dysart Road
Turn left onto East Western Avenue
Turn left onto South Litchfield Road
Continue on South Litchfield Road
Arrive at destination
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.
A short stop after about 39.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 20 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 38.8 — 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
Merge onto AZ 202 Loop / Santan Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Buckeye Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto East Western Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$7.95 one way
$15.90 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $8.41 | $16.82 |
| premium | $5.59 | $8.78 | $17.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.81 | $17.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 14 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 | 12 | 0 | $4.19 | $1.92 |
| Efficient EV | 10 | 0 | $3.49 | $1.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16 | 0 | $5.59 | $2.55 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Chandler on Tuesday
Local time
3:36 AM
MST
Current temp
65°F
Partly Cloudy
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 20 at 10:32AM PDT until April 21 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV
Destination
Late night in Goodyear on Tuesday
Local time
3:36 AM
MST
Current temp
59°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.
Expect a highway-focused experience, as roughly 69% of your journey is spent on high-speed roads. You will find yourself cruising along the Congressman Ed Pastor Freeway for your longest uninterrupted stretch of 20.3 miles. The character of this drive is functional and direct, prioritizing speed and connectivity over winding backroads or scenic detours. As you transition between the freeway system and West Buckeye Road, the environment shifts from high-capacity corridors to more localized thoroughfares. Behind the wheel, you should prepare for a consistent, steady pace that reflects the standard rhythm of regional desert commuting.
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.
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 39.9 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 0.2 miles (East Buffalo Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (AZ 202 Loop / Santan Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
100 ft
Total Descent
348 ft
Highest Point
1,222 ft
~14.3 mi in
Elevation Range
257 ft
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
Founded 1946
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 39.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (69%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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