Trip from Chandler, AZ to Buckeye, AZ

Drive Time

1h 5m

Distance

64 mi

103 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 16 min
4 AM
1h 0m ★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 16m
10 AM
1h 9m
12 PM
1h 8m
3 PM
1h 10m
5 PM
1h 16m
8 PM
1h 3m

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

Downtown Chandler, AZ, AZ

Chandler, AZ

Abhishek Navlakha

Downtown Buckeye, AZ, AZ

Buckeye, AZ

Abhishek Navlakha

Trip Overview

The drive from Chandler, AZ to Buckeye, AZ covers 64 miles and takes about 1h 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on East Chandler Boulevard, West Chandler Boulevard, South Price Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.74 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

32 miles from Chandler, AZ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 32m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 5m drive with frequent turns across 64 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Chandler Boulevard 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.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Chandler, AZ to Buckeye, AZ is easy. At 1h 5m 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 Chandler, AZ to Buckeye, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
East Chandler Boulevard Unavailable Refreshing
West Chandler Boulevard Unavailable Refreshing
South Price Road Unavailable Refreshing
AZ 101 Unavailable Refreshing
Price Freeway Unavailable Refreshing
US 60 West Unavailable Refreshing
Superstition Freeway Unavailable Refreshing
I 10 North Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: East Chandler Boulevard — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on East Chandler Boulevard

0.1 mi · 42 sec · East Chandler Boulevard
2

Continue on East Chandler Boulevard

0.2 mi · 17 sec · East Chandler Boulevard
3

Continue on West Chandler Boulevard

3.0 mi · 5 min · West Chandler Boulevard
4

Turn right onto South Price Road

322 ft · 6 sec · South Price Road
5

Take the ramp straight toward AZ 101 Loop North

0.3 mi · 43 sec · AZ 101 Loop North
6

Merge slight left onto Price Freeway

4.8 mi · 5 min · Price Freeway
7

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

0.2 mi · 22 sec · US 60 West, US 60 East: Phoenix, Globe
8

Keep slight left to continue on US 60 West: Phoenix

0.7 mi · 1 min · US 60 West: Phoenix
9

Merge slight left onto Superstition Freeway

3.7 mi · 4 min · Superstition Freeway
10

Keep slight left to continue on I 10 North

0.6 mi · 38 sec · I 10 North
11

Merge slight left onto Maricopa Freeway

4.9 mi · 5 min · Maricopa Freeway
12

Keep slight left to continue on Papago Freeway

2.0 mi · 2 min · Papago Freeway
13

Keep slight left to continue on Papago Freeway

2.7 mi · 3 min · Papago Freeway
14

Continue on Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel

0.5 mi · 36 sec · Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel
15

Continue on Papago Freeway

20 mi · 22 min · Papago Freeway
16

Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

9.9 mi · 10 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
17

Take the exit slight right toward Buckeye

0.5 mi · 59 sec · Buckeye
18

Continue on South Miller Road

3.9 mi · 6 min · South Miller Road
19

Continue on North 1st Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · North 1st Street
20

Turn left onto East Monroe Avenue

0.4 mi · 55 sec · East Monroe Avenue
21

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

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 32 miles from Chandler, AZ, or about 32m 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 64 miles or 1h 5m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 32 miles or 32m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 55m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Buckeye, AZ than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Chandler, 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 Chandler, AZ

This is one driving day of about 64 miles and 1h 5m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Chandler, AZ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 32 mi from Chandler, AZ · 32m into the drive

Downtown Phoenix, AZ, AZ

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Phoenix, AZ

32 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.

Popular next leg

Phoenix, AZ to Buckeye, AZ

36 mi · 46m

Pacing Suggestions

Goodyear, AZ

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 64 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Phoenix, AZ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 32 miles from Chandler, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Buckeye, AZ

The final approach into Buckeye, AZ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Buckeye, AZ.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.74 one way

$25.47 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 22 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.34 $13.45 $26.90
premium $5.59 $14.08 $28.15
diesel $5.64 $14.22 $28.44

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$13

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 22.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 19.2 0 $6.72 $3.07
Efficient EV 16 0 $5.60 $2.56
EV Truck/SUV 25.6 0 $8.96 $4.10

Gas CO2

22 kg

EV CO2

7 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 data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Chandler, AZ

Afternoon in Chandler on Sunday

Local time

2:55 PM

MST

Current temp

91°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Buckeye, AZ

Afternoon in Buckeye on Sunday

Local time

2:55 PM

MST

Current temp

56°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

35 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 5m 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 Chandler, AZ to Buckeye, AZ covers 64 miles and takes about 1h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Chandler Boulevard, West Chandler Boulevard, South Price Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 32 miles from Chandler, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.74 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 Chandler, AZ to Buckeye, AZ is easy. At 1h 5m 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 Chandler, AZ to Buckeye, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Chandler, AZ to Buckeye, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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