Origin
Avondale, AZ
Evening in Avondale on Friday
Local time
7:12 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
45m
Distance
43.5 mi
70 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 44m
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
The drive from Avondale, AZ to Chandler, AZ covers 43.5 miles and takes about 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Central Avenue, East Western Avenue, South Dysart Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.67 one way before food or hotel costs.
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 45m. Total distance: 43.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 45m drive with frequent turns across 43.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Central Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 Avondale, AZ to Chandler, AZ is easy. At 45m 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 Avondale, AZ to Chandler, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Central Avenue | — | — |
| East Western Avenue | — | — |
| South Dysart Road | — | — |
| West Buckeye Road | — | — |
| South 59th Avenue | — | — |
| AZ 202 | — | — |
| Congressman Ed Pastor Freeway | — | — |
| Santan Freeway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North Central Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Avondale, AZ and Chandler, AZ.
1
Start on the route
26 ft
·
8 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left onto North Central Avenue
89 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Central Avenue
3
Turn left onto East Western Avenue
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
East Western Avenue
4
At the end of the road, turn right onto South Dysart Road
495 ft
·
17 sec
·
South Dysart Road
5
Turn left onto West Buckeye Road
8.9 mi
·
13 min
·
West Buckeye Road
6
Turn right onto South 59th Avenue
446 ft
·
8 sec
·
South 59th Avenue
7
Take the ramp straight toward AZ 202 Loop South
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
AZ 202 Loop South
8
Merge slight left onto Congressman Ed Pastor Freeway
20 mi
·
23 min
·
Congressman Ed Pastor Freeway
9
Continue on Santan Freeway
7.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Santan Freeway
10
Take the exit slight right toward AZ 87: Arizona Avenue
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
AZ 87: Arizona Avenue
11
Turn left onto South Arizona Avenue
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
South Arizona Avenue
12
Turn right onto East Chandler Boulevard
46 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Chandler Boulevard
13
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.7 mi from Avondale, AZ · 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.7 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
$8.67 one way
$17.33 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $9.17 | $18.34 |
| premium | $5.59 | $9.58 | $19.15 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.60 | $19.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13 | 0 | $4.57 | $2.09 |
| Efficient EV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.81 | $1.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.4 | 0 | $6.09 | $2.78 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (67% 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
7:12 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
45m 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 43.5 miles and takes about 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Central Avenue, East Western Avenue, South Dysart Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.7 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 $8.67 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.
The drive from Avondale, AZ to Chandler, AZ is easy. At 45m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Avondale, AZ to Chandler, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Avondale, AZ to Chandler, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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