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Trip from Chandler, AZ to Phoenix, 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

22.4 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

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 29m ★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 31m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States

Chandler, AZ

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seat of Maricopa County, largest city in, and capital of, the State of Arizona, United States

Phoenix, AZ

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Trip Overview

Traveling between Chandler and Phoenix is a quick, straightforward journey covering 24.4 miles within the Desert Southwest. You can easily complete this trip in about 30 minutes, making it a perfect day trip that requires no overnight stay. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $5, this route is highly economical for those commuting or visiting between the two cities. Since you are staying within the same region, the environment remains consistent throughout the drive. It is a practical, no-fuss connection that serves as a reliable link for travelers looking to get from point A to point B efficiently.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Maricopa Freeway 6.8 mi 7m
Price Freeway 4.8 mi 5m
Superstition Freeway 3.7 mi 4m
West Chandler Boulevard 3 mi 5m
South 7th Street 1.3 mi 2m
US 60 0.6 mi <1m
East Washington Street 0.5 mi 1m
East Chandler Boulevard 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Maricopa Freeway — 6.8 mi, about 7m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chandler, AZ and Phoenix, 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

4.8 mi · 5 min · Price Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 21 sec
Exit 55A; 55B Toward US 60 West, US 60 East: Phoenix, Globe Use the slight right lane.
8

Keep slight left at fork

0.7 mi · 1 min
Exit 55A Toward US 60 West: Phoenix Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Merge onto US 60

3.7 mi · 4 min · Superstition Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight left at fork onto US 60

0.6 mi · 38 sec · US 60
Toward I 10 North
11

Merge onto I 10; US 60

4.9 mi · 5 min · Maricopa Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Keep slight right at fork onto US 60

1.9 mi · 2 min · Maricopa Freeway
Toward I-17 North, US-60 West: Flagstaff Use the slight right lane.
13

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Exit 195B Toward 7th Street, Central Avenue Use the slight right lane.
14

Turn straight onto East Maricopa Freeway

134 ft · 2 sec · East Maricopa Freeway
15

Turn right onto South 7th Street

1.3 mi · 2 min · South 7th Street
Use the straight lane.
16

Turn left onto East Washington Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · East Washington Street
Use the left lane.
17

Arrive at destination

West Washington Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 3.3 and 20.4 — 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.
8
8.5 mi into trip | ~12m in

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 55A; 55B Toward US 60 West, US 60 East: Phoenix, Globe
8
8.6 mi into trip | ~13m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 60 West: Phoenix

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 55A Toward US 60 West: Phoenix
8
18.4 mi into trip | ~25m in | US 60 / Maricopa Freeway

Keep slight right at fork onto US 60 / Maricopa Freeway toward I-17 North, US-60 West: Flagstaff

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I-17 North, US-60 West: Flagstaff
8
20.4 mi into trip | ~27m in

Take the exit toward 7th Street, Central Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 195B Toward 7th Street, Central Avenue

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.46 one way

$8.92 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.36 $4.72 $9.45
premium $5.59 $4.93 $9.86
diesel $5.61 $4.95 $9.89

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 $2.35 $1.08
Efficient EV 5.6 0 $1.96 $0.90
EV Truck/SUV 9 0 $3.14 $1.43

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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Chandler, AZ

Night in Chandler on Saturday

Local time

11:01 PM

MST

Current temp

89°F

Partly Sunny

SW 0 to 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 16 at 3:13AM PDT until April 17 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 16 at 3:13AM PDT until April 17 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV

Destination

Phoenix, AZ

Night in Phoenix on Saturday

Local time

11:01 PM

MST

Current temp

93°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

4 degrees warmer 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

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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate experience. You will navigate via East Chandler Boulevard, West Chandler Boulevard, and South Price Road to reach your destination. Because the highway share is 0%, you should prepare for frequent adjustments and intersections rather than long, uninterrupted stretches. In fact, the longest stretch you will encounter is 0 miles on East Chandler Boulevard, highlighting the stop-and-go nature of these local roads. This route is best suited for drivers who prefer city navigation over open-road cruising.

70% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.8 mi on Maricopa Freeway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Maricopa Freeway and Price 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.

Driving Effort 10/10

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 13 decision points packed into just 22.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 32m.

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.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,214 ft 1,084 ft

Total Climb

66 ft

Total Descent

192 ft

Highest Point

1,214 ft

Elevation Range

130 ft

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Chandler, AZ to Phoenix, AZ, road signs begin pointing toward Globe along the way.

Globe

8.5 mi in | ~12m

About the Cities

Starting in Chandler, AZ

Full guide →

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.

Arriving in Phoenix, AZ

Full guide →

Founded 1868

Phoenix is the capital of the state of Arizona, the most populous city in the American Southwest. Warm and sunny winter weather have ensured a thriving tourism industry, and the city has become the region's primary political, cultural, economic, and transportation center. Phoenix is extremely hot and dry in the summertime, so always have sunscreen with you! It had about 1,625,000 residents in 2021, and is the fifth largest city in the United States.

Top landmarks

  • • Arizona State Capitol — state capitol building of the U.S. state of Arizona
  • • Phoenix Art Museum — art museum in Phoenix, Arizona
  • • St. Mary's Basilica — Roman Catholic church in Phoenix, Arizona

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: 22.4 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 (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 6.8 miles on Maricopa 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 Phoenix, 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 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.

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 Phoenix, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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