Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 8, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
55m
Distance
42.3 mi
68 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good 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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Litchfield Park, AZ
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The drive from Chandler, AZ to Litchfield Park, AZ covers 42.3 miles and takes about 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Papago Freeway, Maricopa Freeway, Price Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.5 miles on Papago Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.20 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Papago Freeway | 19.5 mi | 22m |
| Maricopa Freeway | 4.9 mi | 5m |
| Price Freeway | 4.8 mi | 5m |
| Superstition Freeway | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| West Chandler Boulevard | 3 mi | 5m |
| North Dysart Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Wigwam Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| US 60 | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Chandler, AZ and Litchfield Park, AZ.
Start on East Chandler Boulevard
Continue on East Chandler Boulevard
Continue on West Chandler Boulevard
Turn right onto South Price Road
Take the ramp
Merge onto AZ 101 Loop
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto US 60
Keep slight left at fork onto US 60
Merge onto I 10; US 60
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10
Continue on I 10
Continue on I 10
Take the exit
Turn right onto North Dysart Road
Turn left onto West Indian School Road
Turn right onto Wigwam Boulevard
Enter roundabout
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 21.1 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 3.3 and 38.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto South Price Road
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward US 60 West, US 60 East: Phoenix, Globe
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward US 60 West: Phoenix
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10 / Papago Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Dysart Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$8.20 one way
$16.40 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.20 | $8.66 | $17.33 |
| premium | $5.44 | $9.05 | $18.11 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $9.32 | $18.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.44 | $2.03 |
| Efficient EV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.70 | $1.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.9 | 0 | $5.92 | $2.71 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Afternoon in Chandler on Tuesday
Local time
1:31 PM
MST
Current temp
81°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Afternoon in Litchfield Park on Tuesday
Local time
1:31 PM
MST
Current temp
81°F
Mostly Clear
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
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.
42.3 mi in 55m, mostly highway — 19.5 mi of that is on Papago Freeway.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Papago Freeway and Maricopa Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.3 miles in near South Price Road.
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 42.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 55m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.3 miles (South Price Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
34 ft
Total Descent
219 ft
Highest Point
1,214 ft
Elevation Range
217 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Chandler, AZ to Litchfield Park, AZ, road signs begin pointing toward Globe along the way.
Globe
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 55m. Total distance: 42.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). 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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