Origin
Mayer, AZ
Late night in Mayer on Tuesday
Local time
1:50 AM
MST
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mayer, 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
1h 49m
Distance
95.5 mi
154 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 42m
★
6 AM
1h 50m
8 AM
2h 6m
10 AM
1h 55m
12 PM
1h 54m
3 PM
1h 56m
5 PM
2h 5m
8 PM
1h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mayer, AZ
Abhishek Navlakha
Chandler, AZ
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This 95.5-mile drive from Mayer to Chandler, Arizona, is a manageable trip that can easily be completed in just under two hours. Primarily utilizing the Black Canyon Freeway, Arizona Veterans Highway, and Maricopa Freeway, this route offers a straightforward journey through the Desert Southwest. With an estimated fuel cost of $19, it's an economical option for a single-day excursion. The mixed drive profile suggests a varied experience on the road, making it a practical choice for a day trip without the need for an overnight stay. You'll find this route to be a convenient connection within Arizona.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
47.7 miles from Mayer, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Black Canyon Freeway | 38.4 mi | 42m |
| Arizona Veterans Highway | 16.7 mi | 16m |
| Maricopa Freeway | 8.8 mi | 10m |
| Cordes Junction-Prescott Highway | 8.5 mi | 10m |
| US 60 | 7.6 mi | 8m |
| Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway | 5.8 mi | 5m |
| North Arizona Avenue | 4 mi | 6m |
| North Black Canyon Highway | 3.2 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Black Canyon Freeway
— 38.4 mi, about 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mayer, AZ and Chandler, AZ.
1
Start on Fairland Street
8 ft
·
0 sec
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Fairland Street
2
Turn slight right onto Wicks Avenue
74 ft
·
5 sec
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Wicks Avenue
3
Turn right onto E Main Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
E Main Street
4
Turn left onto Miami Street
516 ft
·
17 sec
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Miami Street
5
At end of road, turn right onto Central Avenue
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
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Central Avenue
6
Turn right onto AZ 69
8.5 mi
·
10 min
·
Cordes Junction-Prescott Highway
7
Merge onto I 17
17 mi
·
16 min
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Arizona Veterans Highway
8
Continue on I 17
5.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 17
10 mi
·
10 min
·
Black Canyon Freeway
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on I 17
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
North Black Canyon Highway
Use the slight right lane.
11
Continue on I 17
28 mi
·
32 min
·
Black Canyon Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on I 17; US 60
8.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Maricopa Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit onto US 60
7.6 mi
·
8 min
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US 60
Exit 154
Toward US 60 East: Mesa, Globe
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 179
Toward AZ 87: Country Club Drive, Chandler
Use the slight right lane.
15
Turn right onto AZ 87
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
South Country Club Drive
Use the right lane.
16
Continue on AZ 87
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
North Arizona Avenue
Use the left lane.
17
Turn left onto East Chandler Boulevard
149 ft
·
12 sec
·
East Chandler Boulevard
Use the left lane.
18
Arrive at destination
East Chandler Boulevard
Trip Plan
Given its short duration of 1 hour and 49 minutes, this 95.5-mile drive offers a lot of flexibility for departure times. You can leave Mayer in the morning and arrive in Chandler with plenty of the day still ahead. The fuel cost is estimated at a modest $19, so keeping your tank topped up shouldn't be a concern. While there are no specific stops noted in the data, consider taking a short break roughly halfway through, perhaps around the transition from the Black Canyon Freeway to the Arizona Veterans Highway, to stretch your legs before the final leg into Chandler.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 47.7 miles from Mayer, AZ, or about 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 38.4 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 21 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 47.7 miles or 50m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Chandler, AZ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Mayer, AZ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Mayer, AZ
This is one driving day of about 95.5 miles and 1h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Mayer, AZ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Black Canyon Freeway for about 38.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
48 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 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 47.7 miles from Mayer, 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 89.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Miami Street
Turn left onto Miami Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Central Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Central Avenue
Navigation decision point
8
81.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 30m in
|
US 60
Take the exit onto US 60 toward US 60 East: Mesa, Globe
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 154
Toward US 60 East: Mesa, Globe
8
89.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 39m in
Take the exit toward AZ 87: Country Club Drive, Chandler
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 179
Toward AZ 87: Country Club Drive, Chandler
5
89.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 39m in
|
AZ 87 / South Country Club Drive
Turn right onto AZ 87 / South Country Club Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.02 one way
$38.05 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
33 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $20.13 | $40.27 |
| premium | $5.59 | $21.02 | $42.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $21.09 | $42.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 28.7 | 0 | $10.03 | $4.58 |
| Efficient EV | 23.9 | 0 | $8.36 | $3.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 38.2 | 0 | $13.37 | $6.11 |
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 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
Chandler, AZ
Late night in Chandler on Tuesday
Local time
1:50 AM
MST
Current temp
87°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
42 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
1h 49m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Montezuma Castle National Monument
National Monument
Established December 8, 1906, Montezuma Castle is the third National Monument dedicated to preserving Native American culture. This 20 room high-rise apartment, nestled into a towering limestone cliff...
27 mi from route
~67 min detour
$10
near mile 6.8
Caution: High Levels of Visitation
Casa Grande Ruins National Monument
National Monument
An Ancestral Sonoran Desert People's farming community and "Great House" are preserved at Casa Grande Ruins. Whether a gathering place for people or simply a waypoint marker in an extensive system of...
28 mi from route
~70 min detour
Free
near mile 98.8
View on nps.gov
Tuzigoot National Monument
National Monument
Water flows under and through this landscape, feeding the growth of people and towns. The Verde Valley is watered by snowmelt, summer monsoons, and springs that well up from the ancient sedimentary ro...
29 mi from route
~71 min detour
$10
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
The character of this drive is a mixed one, with 57% of the journey on highways. Expect a 38.4-mile stretch on the Black Canyon Freeway, which forms the longest uninterrupted segment of your trip. As you transition to the Arizona Veterans Highway and then the Maricopa Freeway, the road conditions and pace may shift, offering a dynamic driving experience. This isn't a monotonous interstate crawl; rather, it's a route that blends efficient highway travel with potentially more localized road sections, keeping your attention engaged.
57% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 38.4 mi on Black Canyon Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Miami Street.
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 95.5 miles you will encounter 9 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 (Miami Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Central Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 81.9 miles (US 60): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Mayer, AZ to Chandler, AZ, road signs begin pointing toward Globe along the way.
Globe
81.9 mi in
|
~1h 30m
|
via US 60
About the Cities
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 1h 49m. Total distance: 95.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (57%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 38.4 miles on Black Canyon 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 (Miami Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Central Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 81.9 miles (US 60): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Montezuma Castle National Monument, Casa Grande Ruins National Monument and Tuzigoot 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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