Origin
Tempe Junction, AZ
Late night in Tempe Junction on Sunday
Local time
2:58 AM
MST
Current temp
89°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tempe Junction, 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
21m
Distance
13.6 mi
22 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tempe Junction, AZ
Abhishek Navlakha
Chandler, AZ
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion through the Desert Southwest, the 13.6-mile commute from Tempe Junction to Chandler is a straightforward journey. This trip typically takes about 21 minutes, making it an ideal choice for a one-day outing that requires zero overnight stays. You will primarily navigate via the Price Freeway, West Chandler Boulevard, and East Broadway Road. Budgeting around $3 for fuel should be more than sufficient for this short distance. Because both locations sit within the same desert region, you will experience a consistent environment throughout the entire drive. It is a practical, no-fuss route that offers maximum flexibility for your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Price Freeway | 6.1 mi | 7m |
| West Chandler Boulevard | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| East Broadway Road | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| South Mill Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West 13th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Price Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Price Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Chandler Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Price Freeway
— 6.1 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tempe Junction, AZ and Chandler, AZ.
1
Start on West 13th Street
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
West 13th Street
2
Turn right onto South Mill Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Mill Avenue
3
Turn left onto East Broadway Road
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
East Broadway Road
Use the left lane.
4
Turn right onto South Price Road
305 ft
·
6 sec
·
South Price Road
Use the right lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Toward AZ 101 Loop South
6
Merge onto AZ 101 Loop
6.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Price Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 60
Toward Chandler Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn straight onto North Price Road
380 ft
·
9 sec
·
North Price Road
9
Turn left onto West Chandler Boulevard
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
West Chandler Boulevard
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on East Chandler Boulevard
94 ft
·
3 sec
·
East Chandler Boulevard
Use the left lane.
11
Arrive at destination
East Chandler Boulevard
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 10.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
East Broadway Road
Turn left onto East Broadway Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
3.5 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
South Price Road
Turn right onto South Price Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
4 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
AZ 101 Loop / Price Freeway
Merge onto AZ 101 Loop / Price Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
10.1 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward Chandler Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 60
Toward Chandler Boulevard
4
10.5 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
West Chandler Boulevard
Turn left onto West Chandler Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.71 one way
$5.42 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $2.87 | $5.73 |
| premium | $5.59 | $2.99 | $5.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.00 | $6.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.43 | $0.65 |
| Efficient EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.19 | $0.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.90 | $0.87 |
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
2:58 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
21m 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 mixed driving experience that balances high-speed transit with local navigation. Approximately 45% of this route is comprised of highway driving, giving you a chance to settle in before transitioning to city streets. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on the Price Freeway, where you will cover 6.1 miles of open road. As you progress, the character of the drive shifts from the faster pace of the freeway to the more measured flow of Chandler Boulevard and Broadway Road. You will find that the transitions between these road types are relatively smooth, keeping the overall experience efficient and predictable.
45% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.1 mi on Price 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 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near East Broadway Road.
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 13.6 miles you will encounter 7 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 0.7 miles (East Broadway Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.5 miles (South Price Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4 miles (AZ 101 Loop / Price Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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 21m. Total distance: 13.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
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 6.1 miles on Price 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 0.7 miles (East Broadway Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.5 miles (South Price Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4 miles (AZ 101 Loop / Price Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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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