Origin
Chandler, AZ
Late night in Chandler on Sunday
Local time
5:53 AM
MST
Current temp
89°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chandler, AZ to Maricopa, AZ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
35m
Distance
25.1 mi
40 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 34m
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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Maricopa, AZ
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Chandler to Maricopa is a quick 25.1-mile journey that typically takes about 35 minutes to complete. This trip is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as it is short enough to handle in one go without needing an overnight stay. You will navigate primarily via North Maricopa Road, West Queen Creek Road, and North John Wayne Parkway. With a fuel budget of just $5, it remains an incredibly affordable way to transit between these two Desert Southwest locales. Because both the origin and destination sit within the same region, you can expect a consistent climate and environment throughout the entire drive.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Maricopa Road | 11.8 mi | 13m |
| West Queen Creek Road | 5.8 mi | 8m |
| North John Wayne Parkway | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| South Dobson Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Santan Freeway | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| North Arizona Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| North Washington Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Buffalo Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Maricopa Road
— 11.8 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chandler, AZ and Maricopa, 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
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Santan Freeway
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 49
Toward Dobson Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn left onto South Dobson Road
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
South Dobson Road
Use the left / right lanes.
9
Turn right onto West Queen Creek Road
5.8 mi
·
8 min
·
West Queen Creek Road
Use the right lane.
10
Continue on AZ 347
12 mi
·
13 min
·
North Maricopa Road
11
Continue on AZ 347
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
North John Wayne Parkway
Use the left / straight lanes.
12
Arrive at destination
AZ 347
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 5.3 — 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.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Buffalo Street
Turn right onto East Buffalo Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
AZ 87 / North Arizona Avenue
Turn left onto AZ 87 / North Arizona Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the exit toward Dobson Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 49
Toward Dobson Road
5
5.3 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
West Queen Creek Road
Turn right onto West Queen Creek Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.00 one way
$10.00 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $5.29 | $10.58 |
| premium | $5.59 | $5.52 | $11.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.54 | $11.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.64 | $1.20 |
| Efficient EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.20 | $1.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10 | 0 | $3.51 | $1.61 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Maricopa, AZ
Late night in Maricopa on Sunday
Local time
5:53 AM
MST
Current temp
57°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
32 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
35m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention rather than a monotonous interstate grind. While approximately 14 miles of the route involve highway driving, the experience is defined by shifting road types as you transition between local paths. Your longest uninterrupted stretch covers 11.8 miles on North Maricopa Road, providing a brief period of steady travel. Navigating the turns requires a more active driving style than a straight-line highway haul would. The transition between different road segments keeps the route feeling dynamic despite the relatively short distance.
Only 14% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.8 mi on North Maricopa Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 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 25.1 miles you will encounter 8 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 0.2 miles (AZ 87 / North Arizona Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Chandler, AZ
Full guide →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
- • McCullough-Price House — 1938 pueblo revival home in Chandler, Arizona
- • San Marcos Hotel — Historic place in Chandler, Ariona
Arriving in Maricopa, AZ
Full guide →Founded 2003
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 35m. Total distance: 25.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.8 miles on North Maricopa Road. 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 Maricopa, 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 0.2 miles (East Buffalo Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (AZ 87 / North Arizona Avenue): 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 Maricopa, 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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