Origin
Queen Creek, AZ
Late night in Queen Creek on Sunday
Local time
1:09 AM
MST
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Queen Creek, AZ to Chandler, AZ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
26m
Distance
15.6 mi
25 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Queen Creek, AZ
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Chandler, AZ
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick commute between Queen Creek and Chandler, Arizona, you are looking at an easy 15.6-mile trip that typically takes about 26 minutes. This desert southwest route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you will not need to worry about overnight accommodations. You can expect to spend roughly $3 on fuel for the entire journey, making it a very economical drive. Navigating through the area involves utilizing East Germann Road, the Santan Freeway, and South Rittenhouse Road. Whether you are heading out for business or personal errands, this straightforward connection between the two cities offers a no-fuss travel experience.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Germann Road | 4.8 mi | 8m |
| Santan Freeway | 4.3 mi | 4m |
| South Rittenhouse Road | 2.6 mi | 5m |
| South Arizona Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| South Val Vista Drive | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| South Ellsworth Loop Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East Ocotillo Road | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| East Chandler Boulevard | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East Germann Road
— 4.8 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Queen Creek, AZ and Chandler, AZ.
1
Start on East Ocotillo Road
380 ft
·
35 sec
·
East Ocotillo Road
2
Turn uturn onto East Ocotillo Road
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
East Ocotillo Road
3
Turn right onto South Ellsworth Loop Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Ellsworth Loop Road
Use the right lane.
4
Turn left onto South Rittenhouse Road
2.6 mi
·
5 min
·
South Rittenhouse Road
Use the left lane.
5
Turn left onto East Germann Road
4.8 mi
·
8 min
·
East Germann Road
Use the left lane.
6
Turn right onto South Val Vista Drive
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Val Vista Drive
Use the left lane.
7
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
Toward AZ 202 Loop West
Use the left lane.
8
Merge onto AZ 202 Loop
4.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Santan Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 47
Toward AZ 87: Arizona Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn right onto AZ 87
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
South Arizona Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
11
Turn right onto East Chandler Boulevard
47 ft
·
0 sec
·
East Chandler Boulevard
Use the right lane.
12
Arrive at destination
East Chandler Boulevard
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 13.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Ocotillo Road
Turn uturn onto East Ocotillo Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
6
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
South Ellsworth Loop Road
Turn right onto South Ellsworth Loop Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
8.3 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
South Val Vista Drive
Turn right onto South Val Vista Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
9.1 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Turn left toward AZ 202 Loop West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward AZ 202 Loop West
7
13.8 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward AZ 87: Arizona Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 47
Toward AZ 87: Arizona Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.11 one way
$6.22 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $3.29 | $6.58 |
| premium | $5.59 | $3.43 | $6.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.44 | $6.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.64 | $0.75 |
| Efficient EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.37 | $0.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.18 | $1.00 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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 Sunday
Local time
1:09 AM
MST
Current temp
89°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
30 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
26m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that transitions between residential infrastructure and larger thoroughfares. With 28% of the trip consisting of highway driving, you will spend most of your time navigating local roads rather than high-speed lanes. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs during a 4.8-mile segment on East Germann Road, which provides a brief break from the frequent turns found elsewhere. The character of the road shifts as you move between the local streets and the Santan Freeway, requiring you to remain alert at intersections. Overall, the drive feels like a standard metropolitan transit rather than a scenic getaway.
Only 28% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.8 mi on East Germann Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near East Ocotillo Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 15.6 miles you will encounter 10 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 Ocotillo Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.3 miles (South Ellsworth Loop Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.3 miles (South Val Vista Drive): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving 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.
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 26m. Total distance: 15.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.8 miles on East Germann Road. 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 Chandler, 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 0.1 miles (East Ocotillo Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.3 miles (South Ellsworth Loop Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.3 miles (South Val Vista Drive): 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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