Origin
Sells, AZ
Late night in Sells on Sunday
Local time
12:49 AM
MST
Current temp
88°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sells, 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
2h 34m
Distance
116.6 mi
188 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 24m
★
6 AM
2h 35m
8 AM
2h 55m
10 AM
2h 42m
12 PM
2h 40m
3 PM
2h 43m
5 PM
2h 54m
8 PM
2h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sells, AZ
András Nyemczovszky
Chandler, AZ
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Sells, AZ to Chandler, AZ is 116.6 miles and takes about 2h 34m via Indian Route 15 and Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway, with a fuel budget near $23 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a single-day trip through the Desert Southwest, entirely within Arizona. Expect a mixed driving experience that's manageable for most vehicles. With a relatively short travel time and a low fuel cost, this route is a convenient option for getting from Sells to Chandler without major logistical hurdles.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
58.3 miles from Sells, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 17m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Route 15 | 46.8 mi | 1h 4m |
| Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway | 23.4 mi | 23m |
| West Tucson-Ajo Highway | 21.2 mi | 24m |
| South Arizona Avenue | 7 mi | 12m |
| AZ 587 | 5.8 mi | 8m |
| South Chuichu Road | 5.4 mi | 8m |
| Phoenix Bypass Route | 3 mi | 3m |
| West Hanna Street | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Indian Route 15
— 46.8 mi, about 1h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sells, AZ and Chandler, AZ.
1
Start on this road
19 ft
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0 sec
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this road
2
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
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34 sec
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this road
3
Turn right
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
4
Turn left onto Main Road
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
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Main Road
5
Continue on BIA 19
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
San Miguel Road
Use the straight lane.
6
Turn left onto AZ 86
21 mi
·
24 min
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West Tucson-Ajo Highway
7
Turn right onto BIA 15
47 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
·
Indian Route 15
8
Continue on BIA 15
5.4 mi
·
8 min
·
South Chuichu Road
9
Turn right onto West Hanna Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Hanna Street
10
Turn left onto South Trekell Road
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
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South Trekell Road
11
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward I 8 East: Tucson
12
Merge onto I 8
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Phoenix Bypass Route
13
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi
·
2 min
Exit 178B
Toward I 10 West: Phoenix
14
Merge onto I 10
23 mi
·
23 min
·
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
Exit 175
Toward AZ 587 North: Chandler, Gilbert
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Turn left onto AZ 587
5.8 mi
·
8 min
·
AZ 587
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
17
Continue on AZ 87
7.0 mi
·
12 min
·
South Arizona Avenue
Use the left lane.
18
Turn right onto East Chandler Boulevard
47 ft
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0 sec
·
East Chandler Boulevard
Use the right lane.
19
Arrive at destination
East Chandler Boulevard
Trip Plan
Given the 2h 34m duration, leaving in the morning is ideal to maximize daylight for your drive. Plan for one stop, perhaps midway, to stretch your legs and refuel if necessary, though the total fuel cost of $23 suggests you won't need extensive refueling. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 46.8-mile stretch on Indian Route 15, as services might be less frequent. The relatively short distance means you have flexibility, but sticking to the main roads like Indian Route 15 and the Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway will ensure the most efficient travel.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 58.3 miles from Sells, AZ, or about 1h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 46.8 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 26 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 58.3 miles or 1h 17m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 4m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Chandler, AZ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Sells, AZ so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Sells, AZ
This is one driving day of about 116.6 miles and 2h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Sells, AZ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Indian Route 15 for about 46.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
58 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 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 58.3 miles from Sells, 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 135 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 103.8 — 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
|
~0m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
5
75.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 43m in
Take the ramp toward I 8 East: Tucson
Navigation decision point
Toward I 8 East: Tucson
6
79.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 46m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 10 West: Phoenix
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 178B
Toward I 10 West: Phoenix
8
103.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 12m 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
103.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 13m in
|
AZ 587
Turn left onto AZ 587
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.23 one way
$46.46 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
41 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $24.58 | $49.16 |
| premium | $5.59 | $25.67 | $51.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $25.74 | $51.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 35 | 0 | $12.24 | $5.60 |
| Efficient EV | 29.2 | 0 | $10.20 | $4.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 46.6 | 0 | $16.32 | $7.46 |
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (66% 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
12:49 AM
MST
Current temp
89°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
1 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
2h 34m 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.
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...
11 mi from route
~26 min detour
Free
near mile 88.5
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This journey offers a 45% highway share, meaning you'll experience a blend of faster roads and local routes. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 46.8 miles on Indian Route 15, so be prepared for a significant portion of driving without frequent turns. The overall profile is a mixed drive, suggesting a varied landscape and road conditions. You'll likely encounter stretches that feel more like open highway and others that are more typical of regional travel, providing a dynamic driving experience.
45% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 46.8 mi on Indian Route 15.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 116.6 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 75.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 79.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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 Sells, AZ to Chandler, AZ, road signs begin pointing toward Gilbert along the way.
Gilbert
103.5 mi in
|
~2h 12m
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 2h 34m. Total distance: 116.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (45%). 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 46.8 miles on Indian Route 15. 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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 75.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 79.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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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