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Trip from Wickenburg, 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

1h 30m

Distance

89.1 mi

143 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min
4 AM
1h 24m ★
6 AM
1h 30m
8 AM
1h 44m
10 AM
1h 35m
12 PM
1h 34m
3 PM
1h 36m
5 PM
1h 44m
8 PM
1h 26m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States

Wickenburg, AZ

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city in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States

Chandler, AZ

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Trip Overview

This 89.1-mile drive from Wickenburg, AZ to Chandler, AZ is best tackled in a single day, taking approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. You'll navigate primarily on local roads, with no highway segments, making it a turn-heavy experience. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $18, and with no designated stops, you have the flexibility to explore as you go. Both your origin and destination are within the Desert Southwest region, offering a consistent landscape throughout your journey. This route is ideal for a straightforward day trip within Arizona.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

44.6 miles from Wickenburg, AZ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 45m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
East Wickenburg Way — —
Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway — —
Grand Avenue — —
Wickenburg–Phoenix Highway — —
AZ 101 — —
Agua Fria Freeway — —
I 10 East — —
Papago Freeway — —

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: East Wickenburg Way — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wickenburg, AZ and Chandler, AZ.

1

Start on South Tegner Street

157 ft · 13 sec · South Tegner Street
2

Turn right onto East Wickenburg Way

0.2 mi · 15 sec · East Wickenburg Way
3

Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Wickenburg Way

3 ft · East Wickenburg Way
4

Exit the rotary onto East Wickenburg Way

1.5 mi · 2 min · East Wickenburg Way
5

Continue on Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway

8.7 mi · 10 min · Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway
6

Continue on Grand Avenue

5.2 mi · 5 min · Grand Avenue
7

Continue on Wickenburg–Phoenix Highway

1.7 mi · 1 min · Wickenburg–Phoenix Highway
8

Continue on Grand Avenue

1.1 mi · 1 min · Grand Avenue
9

Keep slight right to continue on Grand Avenue

20 mi · 29 min · Grand Avenue
10

Take the exit right toward AZ 101 Loop South

0.4 mi · 47 sec · AZ 101 Loop South
11

Merge slight left onto Agua Fria Freeway

8.9 mi · 10 min · Agua Fria Freeway
12

Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East: Phoenix

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 10 East: Phoenix
13

Merge slight left onto Papago Freeway

10 mi · 12 min · Papago Freeway
14

Continue on Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel

0.5 mi · 35 sec · Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel
15

Continue on Papago Freeway

3.2 mi · 3 min · Papago Freeway
16

Keep slight left to continue on Papago Freeway

1.2 mi · 1 min · Papago Freeway
17

Merge slight right onto Maricopa Freeway

4.8 mi · 5 min · Maricopa Freeway
18

Take the exit slight right toward US 60 East: Mesa, Globe

7.6 mi · 8 min · US 60 East: Mesa, Globe
19

Take the exit slight right toward AZ 87: Country Club Drive, Chandler

0.4 mi · 50 sec · AZ 87: Country Club Drive, Chandler
20

Turn right onto South Country Club Drive

1.5 mi · 2 min · South Country Club Drive
21

Continue on North Arizona Avenue

4.0 mi · 6 min · North Arizona Avenue
22

Turn left onto East Chandler Boulevard

148 ft · 12 sec · East Chandler Boulevard
23

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Given the manageable 1-hour-and-30-minute duration for the 89.1-mile trip, you can easily complete this journey in one day. Depart when you feel most comfortable, as the lack of highway driving means you won't be battling significant traffic surges. With no specific stops recommended, consider planning your own brief breaks in towns along the way if needed. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially since the estimated cost is $18, and ensure you have enough for the entire 89.1 miles before setting out from Wickenburg.

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 44.6 miles from Wickenburg, AZ, or about 45m into the drive.

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 20 miles or 20m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 44.6 miles or 45m 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 16m

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 Wickenburg, AZ so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Wickenburg, AZ

This is one driving day of about 89.1 miles and 1h 30m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Wickenburg, AZ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Tolleson, AZ, AZ

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Tolleson, AZ

45 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

Congress, AZ

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Tolleson, AZ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 44.6 miles from Wickenburg, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Rainforest Cafe

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Tempe, Arizona

Near the end, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30 mile 76.4

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14807529100

Visit website

Rainforest Cafe

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30 mile 76.4

Tempe, Arizona

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14807529100

Visit website

Otro Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~11 min detour $20 to $30 mile 63.6

Phoenix, Arizona

Hours: 8 am–9 pm

+16022660831

Visit website

China Red Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 50.9

Litchfield Park, Arizona

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+16235357599

Visit website

LEGOLAND Discovery Center Arizona

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 76.4

Tempe, Arizona

Hours: 11 am–5 pm

+14805657081

Visit website

Enchanted Island Amusement Park

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 63.6

Phoenix, Arizona

Hours: 11 am–4 pm

+16022541200

Visit website

Arizona Science Center

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 63.6

Phoenix, Arizona

Hours: 10:30 am–4 pm

+16027162000

Visit website

Tyrannostorus

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 82.7

Mesa, Arizona

Hours: 11 am–6 pm

+14805974467

Visit website

Amusement Park Rides RandRrides(Phoenix Park & Swap)

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 70

Phoenix, Arizona

Hours: Closed

+14809958653

Visit website

Dorrance DOME

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 63.6

Phoenix, Arizona

Hours: 10:30 am–4 pm

Visit website

Tempe Festival of the Arts

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 76.4

Tempe, Arizona

+14803556060

Visit website

Tempe Town Lake

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 76.4

Tempe, Arizona

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$17.75 one way

$35.50 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 31 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.36 $18.78 $37.57
premium $5.59 $19.61 $39.23
diesel $5.61 $19.67 $39.34

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$18

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 31.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 26.7 0 $9.36 $4.28
Efficient EV 22.3 0 $7.80 $3.56
EV Truck/SUV 35.6 0 $12.47 $5.70

Gas CO2

31 kg

EV CO2

10 kg (68% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Wickenburg, AZ

Night in Wickenburg on Saturday

Local time

9:28 PM

MST

Current temp

82°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Chandler, AZ

Night in Chandler on Saturday

Local time

9:28 PM

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

7 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 30m 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 on this 89.1-mile route, as indicated by its 0% highway share. The journey unfolds across East Wickenburg Way and Grand Avenue, with the Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway also playing a role. Since there's no longest uninterrupted stretch mentioned, anticipate frequent changes in direction and speed as you transition between local thoroughfares. This isn't a high-speed cruise; rather, it's a more engaged driving experience through potentially varied local environments.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: East Wickenburg Way.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Wickenburg, AZ to Chandler, AZ is easy. At 1h 30m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Wickenburg, AZ to Chandler, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

About the Cities

Starting in Wickenburg, AZ

Full guide →

Sun City is a suburb 20 miles (30km) northwest of downtown Phoenix, Arizona. It was built as a planned retirement community in Maricopa County in the 1960s. An adjacent retirement community Sun City West was built in the late 1970s; there is also a Sun City Grand. Directly northwest of the three "Sun City" suburbs is Surprise, Arizona.

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 1h 30m. Total distance: 89.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Wickenburg, AZ to Chandler, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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