Origin
Avondale, AZ
Evening in Avondale on Friday
Local time
8:32 PM
MST
Current temp
90°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Avondale, AZ to Chandler, AZ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
51m
Distance
39.2 mi
63 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Avondale, AZ
Abhishek Navlakha
Chandler, AZ
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Avondale, AZ to Chandler, AZ is 39.2 miles and takes about 51 minutes via Congressman Ed Pastor Freeway and Santan Freeway, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This straightforward drive keeps you within the Desert Southwest region of Arizona for its entirety. It's a relatively short trip, ideal for a quick transit or an easy day trip without needing an overnight stay. Consider this route when you need to get from point A to point B efficiently within the greater Phoenix area.
About the Cities
Starting in Avondale, AZ
Full guide →Avondale is a city in the Greater Phoenix region of 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 51m. Total distance: 39.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with about 70% of the journey utilizing major freeways. You'll experience stretches of consistent speed, including a longest uninterrupted stretch of 20.3 miles on the Congressman Ed Pastor Freeway. The profile suggests a generally smooth, albeit potentially monotonous, experience as you navigate primarily well-maintained roadways connecting these two Arizona cities. Expect a consistent driving rhythm for the majority of the trip.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Congressman Ed Pastor Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 20.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Congressman Ed Pastor Freeway and West Buckeye Road. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Central Avenue.
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 39.2 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: near the start (North Central Avenue): Navigation decision point; near the start (East Western Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles (US 80 Hist / West Buckeye Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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North Central Avenue
Turn left onto North Central Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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East Western Avenue
Turn left onto East Western Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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US 80 Hist / West Buckeye Road
Turn left onto US 80 Hist / West Buckeye Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
9.9 mi into trip
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~16m in
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AZ 202 Loop / Congressman Ed Pastor Freeway
Merge onto AZ 202 Loop / Congressman Ed Pastor Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
37.5 mi into trip
|
~47m 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
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Congressman Ed Pastor Freeway | 20.3 mi | 23m |
| West Buckeye Road | 8.9 mi | 13m |
| Santan Freeway | 7.3 mi | 8m |
| South Arizona Avenue | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| East Western Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| South Dysart Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South 59th Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Central Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Congressman Ed Pastor Freeway
— 20.3 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Avondale, AZ and Chandler, AZ.
1
Start on this road
27 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto North Central Avenue
89 ft
·
9 sec
·
North Central Avenue
3
Turn left onto East Western Avenue
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
East Western Avenue
Use the left lane.
4
At end of road, turn right onto South Dysart Road
495 ft
·
17 sec
·
South Dysart Road
5
Turn left onto US 80 Hist
8.9 mi
·
13 min
·
West Buckeye Road
Use the left lane.
6
Turn right onto South 59th Avenue
446 ft
·
7 sec
·
South 59th Avenue
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward AZ 202 Loop South
8
Merge onto AZ 202 Loop
20 mi
·
23 min
·
Congressman Ed Pastor Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on AZ 202 Loop
7.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Santan Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 47
Toward AZ 87: Arizona Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn left onto AZ 87
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
South Arizona Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
12
Turn right onto East Chandler Boulevard
47 ft
·
0 sec
·
East Chandler Boulevard
Use the right lane.
13
Arrive at destination
East Chandler Boulevard
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.6 mi from Avondale, AZ · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.6 miles from Avondale, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Chandler, AZ
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Chandler, AZ if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.81 one way
$15.62 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $8.26 | $16.53 |
| premium | $5.59 | $8.63 | $17.26 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.65 | $17.31 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.12 | $1.88 |
| Efficient EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.43 | $1.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.49 | $2.51 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Evening in Chandler on Friday
Local time
8:32 PM
MST
Current temp
90°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
51m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Avondale, AZ to Chandler, AZ covers 39.2 miles and takes about 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Congressman Ed Pastor Freeway, West Buckeye Road, Santan Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.6 miles from Avondale, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.81 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 39.2 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.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Central Avenue): Navigation decision point; near the start (East Western Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles (US 80 Hist / West Buckeye Road): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Avondale, AZ to Chandler, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Casa Grande Ruins National Monument.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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