Origin
Chandler, AZ
Evening in Chandler on Sunday
Local time
6:36 PM
MST
Current temp
91°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chandler, AZ to Scottsdale, AZ
Drive Time
25m
Distance
18.1 mi
29 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
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6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chandler, AZ
Abhishek Navlakha
Scottsdale, AZ
Abhishek Navlakha
Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick transit between Chandler and Scottsdale, you will find this 18.1-mile journey to be incredibly straightforward. Expect to spend about 25 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will primarily utilize the Price Freeway and Pima Freeway to bridge these two Desert Southwest hubs. Budget roughly $4 for fuel to cover the trip, as the route is efficient and direct. Because both cities are located within the same region, you won't experience major climate or landscape shifts. It is a highly practical drive for commuters or visitors looking to move between these points with minimal fuss.
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
9 miles from Chandler, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 13m into the drive .
Drive Character
This highway-focused drive relies heavily on major thoroughfares, with 74% of your time spent on high-speed roads. You will navigate a significant 8.4-mile stretch on the Price Freeway, which serves as the backbone of your journey. Transitioning onto the Pima Freeway keeps the pace brisk, while short segments on West Chandler Boulevard handle your local navigation. The experience is consistent and utilitarian, prioritizing speed over technical or winding terrain. You should prepare for a predictable, steady flow of traffic as you transition from the southern portion of the valley toward the north.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Price Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 8.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Price Freeway and Pima Freeway. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Chandler Boulevard.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 18.1 miles you will encounter 8 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 (East Chandler Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles (South Price Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.7 miles (AZ 101 Loop / Price Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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East Chandler Boulevard
Depart onto East Chandler Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
6
3.3 mi into trip
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~6m in
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South Price Road
Turn right onto South Price Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
3.7 mi into trip
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~7m in
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AZ 101 Loop / Price Freeway
Merge onto AZ 101 Loop / Price Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
7
17 mi into trip
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~22m in
Take the exit toward Chaparral Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 46
Toward Chaparral Road
4
17.4 mi into trip
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~23m in
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East Chaparral Road
Turn left onto East Chaparral Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Price Freeway | 8.4 mi | 9m |
| Pima Freeway | 4.9 mi | 5m |
| West Chandler Boulevard | 3 mi | 5m |
| East Chaparral Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East Chandler Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Price Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Price Freeway
— 8.4 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chandler, AZ and Scottsdale, AZ.
1
Start on East Chandler Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
41 sec
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East Chandler Boulevard
Use the none lane.
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
Use the left / none lanes.
4
Turn right onto South Price Road
321 ft
·
6 sec
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South Price Road
Use the right lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward AZ 101 Loop North
6
Merge onto AZ 101 Loop
8.4 mi
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9 min
·
Price Freeway
Use the none lane.
7
Continue on AZ 101 Loop
4.9 mi
·
5 min
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Pima Freeway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Exit 46
Toward Chaparral Road
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn left onto East Chaparral Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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East Chaparral Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
10
Turn left
64 ft
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4 sec
11
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Since this trip takes less than half an hour, you have maximum flexibility in your departure schedule. You do not need to plan for any stops along the way, allowing you to drive the 18.1 miles in one continuous session. Given the high highway utilization, keep a close watch on merging traffic patterns as you switch between the Price and Pima Freeways. Since the fuel cost is a modest $4, you can easily top off your tank in Chandler before heading out without worrying about mid-trip refueling. Use the time saved by this short duration to maximize your arrival plans at your final destination in Scottsdale.
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 9 miles from Chandler, AZ, or about 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 8.4 miles.
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 18.1 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 9 miles or 13m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Scottsdale, 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 18.1 miles and 25m.
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.
The longest stretch is on Price Freeway for about 8.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 9 mi from Chandler, AZ · 13m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
9 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
Arriving in Scottsdale, AZ
The final approach into Scottsdale, 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 Scottsdale, 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
$3.60 one way
$7.20 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $3.80 | $7.61 |
| premium | $5.59 | $3.98 | $7.96 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $4.02 | $8.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.90 | $0.87 |
| Efficient EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.58 | $0.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.53 | $1.16 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Scottsdale, AZ
Evening in Scottsdale on Sunday
Local time
6:36 PM
MST
Current temp
58°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
33 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
25m 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 Scottsdale, AZ covers 18.1 miles and takes about 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Price Freeway, Pima Freeway, West Chandler Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9 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 $3.60 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 18.1 miles you will encounter 8 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 (East Chandler Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles (South Price Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.7 miles (AZ 101 Loop / Price Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Chandler, AZ to Scottsdale, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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