Origin
Chandler, AZ
Afternoon in Chandler on Sunday
Local time
2:55 PM
MST
Current temp
89°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chandler, AZ to Scottsdale, AZ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
25m
Distance
18.1 mi
29 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 24m
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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Scottsdale, AZ
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick transit between Chandler and Scottsdale, you will find this 18.1-mile journey to be incredibly straightforward. Expect to spend about 25 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will primarily utilize the Price Freeway and Pima Freeway to bridge these two Desert Southwest hubs. Budget roughly $4 for fuel to cover the trip, as the route is efficient and direct. Because both cities are located within the same region, you won't experience major climate or landscape shifts. It is a highly practical drive for commuters or visitors looking to move between these points with minimal fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Price Freeway | 8.4 mi | 9m |
| Pima Freeway | 4.9 mi | 5m |
| West Chandler Boulevard | 3 mi | 5m |
| East Chaparral Road | 0.7 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 Scottsdale, 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
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Pima Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Exit 46
Toward Chaparral Road
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn left onto East Chaparral Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Chaparral Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
10
Turn left
64 ft
·
4 sec
11
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 17.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Chandler Boulevard
Continue onto East Chandler Boulevard
Navigation decision point
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
17 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward Chaparral Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 46
Toward Chaparral Road
4
17.4 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
East Chaparral Road
Turn left onto East Chaparral Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.61 one way
$7.21 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $3.82 | $7.63 |
| premium | $5.59 | $3.98 | $7.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.00 | $7.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.90 | $0.87 |
| Efficient EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.58 | $0.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.53 | $1.16 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Scottsdale, AZ
Afternoon in Scottsdale on Sunday
Local time
2:55 PM
MST
Current temp
88°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
1 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
25m 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?
This highway-focused drive relies heavily on major thoroughfares, with 74% of your time spent on high-speed roads. You will navigate a significant 8.4-mile stretch on the Price Freeway, which serves as the backbone of your journey. Transitioning onto the Pima Freeway keeps the pace brisk, while short segments on West Chandler Boulevard handle your local navigation. The experience is consistent and utilitarian, prioritizing speed over technical or winding terrain. You should prepare for a predictable, steady flow of traffic as you transition from the southern portion of the valley toward the north.
74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 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?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Price Freeway and Pima Freeway. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near East Chandler Boulevard.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 18.1 miles you will encounter 7 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 (East Chandler Boulevard): Navigation decision point; 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.
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 Scottsdale, AZ
Full guide →Founded 1894
Scottsdale is a city in the state of Arizona. Scottsdale is home to many galleries, high quality resorts, and golf courses. It is also one of the wealthier parts of the Phoenix Metro Area.
Top landmarks
- • Taliesin West — Frank Lloyd Wright's winter home and school, Scottsdale, Arizona, USA
- • Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art — art museum
- • Little Red Schoolhouse — now used as the Scottsdale Historical Museum, NRHP-listed
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 25m. Total distance: 18.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). 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.
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 (East Chandler Boulevard): Navigation decision point; 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.
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 Scottsdale, 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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