Origin
Sacaton, AZ
Late night in Sacaton on Tuesday
Local time
2:00 AM
MST
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sacaton, 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
32m
Distance
18.8 mi
30 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sacaton, AZ
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Chandler, AZ
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Trip Overview
Sacaton, AZ to Chandler, AZ is 18.8 miles and takes about 32 minutes via Junction I-10-Mesa Highway and South Arizona Avenue, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Desert Southwest region of Arizona. It’s a straightforward trip that connects two points within the same state, making it an easy addition to a larger itinerary or a quick point-to-point journey. You'll find the roads are generally well-maintained, offering a simple and efficient way to travel between these neighboring communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Junction I-10-Mesa Highway | 8.3 mi | 11m |
| South Arizona Avenue | 7 mi | 12m |
| East Sacaton Road | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| Indian Route 7 | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Sacaton Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Hunt Highway | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Chandler Boulevard | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Junction I-10-Mesa Highway
— 8.3 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sacaton, AZ and Chandler, AZ.
1
Start on South Main Street
72 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Main Street
2
Turn right onto East Sacaton Road
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
East Sacaton Road
3
Continue on BIA 7
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Indian Route 7
4
Continue on BIA 7
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Sacaton Road
5
Continue on BIA 7
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Indian Route 7
6
Turn left onto AZ 87
8.3 mi
·
11 min
·
Junction I-10-Mesa Highway
7
Continue on AZ 87; BIA 56
226 ft
·
7 sec
·
East Hunt Highway
Use the left lane.
8
Turn right onto AZ 87
7.0 mi
·
12 min
·
South Arizona Avenue
Use the left lane.
9
Turn right onto East Chandler Boulevard
47 ft
·
0 sec
·
East Chandler Boulevard
Use the right lane.
10
Arrive at destination
East Chandler Boulevard
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 18.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Sacaton Road
Turn right onto East Sacaton Road
Navigation decision point
3
3.3 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
AZ 87 / Junction I-10-Mesa Highway
Turn left onto AZ 87 / Junction I-10-Mesa Highway
Navigation decision point
3
11.7 mi into trip
|
~19m 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
11.7 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
AZ 87 / South Arizona Avenue
Turn right onto AZ 87 / South Arizona Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
18.8 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
East Chandler Boulevard
Turn right onto East Chandler Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.75 one way
$7.49 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $3.96 | $7.93 |
| premium | $5.59 | $4.14 | $8.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.15 | $8.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.97 | $0.90 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.63 | $1.20 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
2:00 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
2 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
32m 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 offers a mixed drive experience, with 52% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 8.3 miles on Junction I-10-Mesa Highway, providing a taste of faster-paced travel. The remaining portion involves navigating local roads like South Arizona Avenue and East Sacaton Road, which will likely feel more like typical in-town or suburban driving. Expect the character to shift from more open highway to more developed areas as you approach Chandler.
52% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.3 mi on Junction I-10-Mesa Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Sacaton Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 32m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Sacaton Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles (AZ 87 / Junction I-10-Mesa Highway): Navigation decision point; at 11.7 miles (AZ 87; BIA 56 / East Hunt Highway): Lane positioning matters here.
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 32m. Total distance: 18.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (52%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.3 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: near the start (East Sacaton Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles (AZ 87 / Junction I-10-Mesa Highway): Navigation decision point; at 11.7 miles (AZ 87; BIA 56 / East Hunt Highway): 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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