Origin
Florence, AZ
Late night in Florence on Tuesday
Local time
1:53 AM
MST
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Florence, AZ to Chandler, AZ
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
59m
Distance
40.6 mi
65 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Florence, AZ
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Chandler, AZ
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Trip Overview
Florence, AZ to Chandler, AZ is 40.6 miles and takes about 59 minutes via Junction I-10-Mesa Highway, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Desert Southwest, connecting two points in Arizona. It's a short, straightforward trip perfect for a quick transit or an easy addition to a longer itinerary. Given its brevity, you won't need extensive planning, making it a flexible option for your travel plans.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Junction I-10-Mesa Highway | 24.7 mi | 33m |
| Florence-Coolidge Highway | 8.1 mi | 11m |
| South Arizona Avenue | 7 mi | 12m |
| North Main Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East Hunt Highway | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Chandler Boulevard | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Junction I-10-Mesa Highway
— 24.7 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Florence, AZ and Chandler, AZ.
1
Start on North Main Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
2
Enter roundabout onto AZ 287
107 ft
·
1 sec
·
Florence-Coolidge Highway
3
Continue on AZ 287
8.1 mi
·
11 min
·
Florence-Coolidge Highway
4
Continue on AZ 87
25 mi
·
33 min
·
Junction I-10-Mesa Highway
5
Continue on AZ 87; BIA 56
226 ft
·
7 sec
·
East Hunt Highway
Use the left lane.
6
Turn right onto AZ 87
7.0 mi
·
12 min
·
South Arizona Avenue
Use the left lane.
7
Turn right onto East Chandler Boulevard
47 ft
·
0 sec
·
East Chandler Boulevard
Use the right lane.
8
Arrive at destination
East Chandler Boulevard
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 40.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.3 miles from Florence, 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
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 40.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
AZ 287 / Florence-Coolidge Highway
Enter roundabout onto AZ 287 / Florence-Coolidge Highway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
3
33.5 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
AZ 87; BIA 56 / East Hunt Highway
Continue onto AZ 87; BIA 56 / East Hunt Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
33.6 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
AZ 87 / South Arizona Avenue
Turn right onto AZ 87 / South Arizona Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
40.6 mi into trip
|
~59m in
|
East Chandler Boulevard
Turn right onto East Chandler Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.09 one way
$16.18 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $8.56 | $17.12 |
| premium | $5.59 | $8.94 | $17.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.96 | $17.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.26 | $1.95 |
| Efficient EV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.55 | $1.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.2 | 0 | $5.68 | $2.60 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Chandler, AZ
Late night in Chandler on Tuesday
Local time
1:53 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
29 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
59m 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 route is primarily a highway-focused drive, with 61% of the journey on highways. You'll experience a significant stretch of 24.7 miles on the Junction I-10-Mesa Highway, offering a consistent pace. The drive transitions between the Florence-Coolidge Highway and South Arizona Avenue, providing a mix of road types. Expect a generally smooth and efficient travel experience as you make your way north.
61% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24.7 mi on Junction I-10-Mesa Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Junction I-10-Mesa Highway and Florence-Coolidge Highway. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near AZ 287 / Florence-Coolidge Highway.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Florence, AZ to Chandler, AZ is easy. At 59m with 61% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (AZ 287 / Florence-Coolidge Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 33.5 miles (AZ 87; BIA 56 / East Hunt Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 33.6 miles (AZ 87 / South Arizona Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Florence, AZ
Full guide →Top landmarks
- • Second Pinal County Courthouse — courthouse located at Pinal and 12th streets in Florence, Pinal County, Arizona,...
Arriving 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 59m. Total distance: 40.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 24.7 miles on Junction I-10-Mesa 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 0.8 miles (AZ 287 / Florence-Coolidge Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 33.5 miles (AZ 87; BIA 56 / East Hunt Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 33.6 miles (AZ 87 / South 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 Chandler, 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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