If you are looking for a straightforward trip through the Desert Southwest, the 47.5-mile journey from Eloy to Chandler is a manageable trek. You can easily complete this drive in about 58 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day outing. Budget approximately $9 for fuel to cover the distance between these two Arizona points. Since both locations are situated within the same desert region, you will experience a consistent environment throughout the trip. Because the duration is under an hour, there is no need to plan for an overnight stay, giving you plenty of flexibility to explore at your own pace.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
24.1 mi
24m
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
8.6 mi
8m
South Arizona Avenue
7 mi
12m
AZ 587
5.8 mi
8m
South Sunshine Boulevard
0.9 mi
1m
East Frontier Street
0.3 mi
<1m
North Main Street
0.3 mi
<1m
East Chandler Boulevard
<0.1 mi
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Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
— 24.1 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eloy, AZ and Chandler, AZ.
1
Start on North Main Street
0.3 mi·28 sec·North Main Street
2
Turn left onto East Frontier Street
0.3 mi·30 sec·East Frontier Street
3
Turn right onto South Sunshine Boulevard
0.9 mi·1 min·South Sunshine Boulevard
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·44 sec
Toward 10 West: Phoenix
5
Merge onto I 10
8.6 mi·8 min·Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on I 10
24 mi·24 min·Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi·53 sec
Exit 175Toward AZ 587 North: Chandler, GilbertUse the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn left onto AZ 587
5.8 mi·8 min·AZ 587
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
9
Continue on AZ 87
7.0 mi·12 min·South Arizona Avenue
Use the left lane.
10
Turn right onto East Chandler Boulevard
47 ft·0 sec·East Chandler Boulevard
Use the right lane.
11
Arrive at destination
East Chandler Boulevard
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 23.8 miles from Eloy, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 6
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.5 and 47.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.5 mi into trip|~2m in
Take the ramp toward 10 West: Phoenix
Navigation decision point
Toward 10 West: Phoenix
5
1.8 mi into trip|~3m in|I 10 / Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
Merge onto I 10 / Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
34.4 mi into trip|~36m in
Take the exit toward AZ 587 North: Chandler, Gilbert
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 175
Toward AZ 587 North: Chandler, Gilbert
6
34.7 mi into trip|~37m in|AZ 587
Turn left onto AZ 587
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5
47.5 mi into trip|~58m in|East Chandler Boulevard
Turn right onto East Chandler Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.46 one way
$18.93 round trip
$5.06/gal25.4 MPG avg17 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.36
$10.01
$20.03
premium
$5.59
$10.46
$20.91
diesel
$5.61
$10.49
$20.97
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
14.3
0
$4.99
$2.28
Efficient EV
11.9
0
$4.16
$1.90
EV Truck/SUV
19
0
$6.65
$3.04
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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 12, 2026
Origin
Eloy, AZ
Late night
in Eloy on Tuesday
Local time
1:58 AM
MST
Current temp
84°F
Sunny
WSW 12 mph2% chanceLive forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued April 11 at 11:02AM MST until April 12 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 11 at 10:59AM PDT until April 12 at 7:00PM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV
Destination
Chandler, AZ
Late night
in Chandler on Tuesday
Local time
1:58 AM
MST
Current temp
89°F
Sunny
W 10 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued April 11 at 11:02AM MST until April 12 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 11 at 10:59AM PDT until April 12 at 7:00PM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV
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
5 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
58m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive as you navigate your way north. The route relies on a combination of the Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway, the Casa Grande-Tucson Highway, and South Arizona Avenue to get you to your destination. Only 12% of this journey is spent on highways, so be prepared for a more localized driving experience rather than a monotonous interstate grind. You will encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 24.1 miles while on the Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway. The road requires steady attention as you transition between these specific thoroughfares, shifting from highway transit into the more frequent turns of local roads.
Only 12% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24.1 mi on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 58m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (I 10 / Casa Grande-Tucson Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 34.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,567 ft1,214 ft
Total Climb
168 ft
Total Descent
506 ft
Highest Point
1,567 ft
~2 mi in
Elevation Range
353 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 Eloy, AZ to Chandler, AZ, road signs begin pointing toward Gilbert along the way.
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 24.1 miles on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway. 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 1.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (I 10 / Casa Grande-Tucson Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 34.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Chandler, AZ before heading back.
