Origin
Chandler, AZ
Late night in Chandler on Sunday
Local time
3:08 AM
MST
Current temp
89°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chandler, AZ to Paradise Valley, AZ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
32m
Distance
22.2 mi
36 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m
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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Paradise Valley, AZ
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion within the Desert Southwest, the 22.2-mile journey from Chandler to Paradise Valley is a straightforward commute. You can expect to spend about 32 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day trip that requires no overnight stay. Because the route relies entirely on local roads like East Chandler Boulevard, West Chandler Boulevard, and South Price Road, you avoid highway congestion entirely. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $4, the drive is highly economical. It serves as a practical connection between these two Arizona hubs, allowing for maximum flexibility in your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Price Freeway | 8.4 mi | 9m |
| Pima Freeway | 5.9 mi | 6m |
| West Chandler Boulevard | 3 mi | 5m |
| East McDonald Drive | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| East Lincoln Drive | 1 mi | 2m |
| North Scottsdale Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| East Chandler Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Price Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Price Freeway
— 8.4 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chandler, AZ and Paradise Valley, AZ.
1
Start on East Chandler Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
41 sec
·
East Chandler Boulevard
2
Continue on East Chandler Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
East Chandler Boulevard
3
Continue on West Chandler Boulevard
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
West Chandler Boulevard
Use the left lane.
4
Turn right onto South Price Road
321 ft
·
6 sec
·
South Price Road
Use the right lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward AZ 101 Loop North
6
Merge onto AZ 101 Loop
8.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Price Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on AZ 101 Loop
5.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Pima Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Exit 45
Toward McDonald Drive
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn left onto East McDonald Drive
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
East McDonald Drive
Use the left / straight lanes.
10
Turn right onto North Scottsdale Road
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
North Scottsdale Road
Use the right lane.
11
Turn left onto East Lincoln Drive
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Lincoln Drive
Use the left lane.
12
Arrive at destination
East Lincoln Drive
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 3.3 and 20.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
3.3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
South Price Road
Turn right onto South Price Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
3.7 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
AZ 101 Loop / Price Freeway
Merge onto AZ 101 Loop / Price Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
18.1 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward McDonald Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 45
Toward McDonald Drive
6
18.4 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
East McDonald Drive
Turn left onto East McDonald Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
20.7 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
North Scottsdale Road
Turn right onto North Scottsdale Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.42 one way
$8.85 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $4.68 | $9.36 |
| premium | $5.59 | $4.89 | $9.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.90 | $9.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.33 | $1.07 |
| Efficient EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.94 | $0.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.11 | $1.42 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Paradise Valley, AZ
Late night in Paradise Valley on Sunday
Local time
3:08 AM
MST
Current temp
87°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
2 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
32m 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 rather than a monotonous interstate cruise on this route. Since the highway share is 0%, your focus will remain on navigating city streets and surface-level intersections. You will not encounter any long, uninterrupted stretches, as the nature of the drive requires constant attention to local signage and traffic patterns. The experience is defined by the rhythm of urban transit through the Desert Southwest. Prepare for a hands-on driving experience where the road profile changes frequently as you transition through the local Phoenix metropolitan area.
65% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.4 mi on Price Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Price Freeway and Pima Freeway. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.3 miles in near South Price Road.
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 22.2 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 3.3 miles (South Price Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.7 miles (AZ 101 Loop / Price Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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
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 32m. Total distance: 22.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (65%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.4 miles on Price Freeway. 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 Paradise Valley, 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 3.3 miles (South Price Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.7 miles (AZ 101 Loop / Price Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Paradise Valley, 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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