Origin
Chandler, AZ
Morning in Chandler on Monday
Local time
10:48 AM
MST
Current temp
91°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chandler, AZ to Somerton, AZ
Drive Time
3h 47m
Distance
203.7 mi
328 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$41
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 35m
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6 AM
3h 47m
8 AM
4h 13m
10 AM
3h 56m
12 PM
3h 54m
3 PM
3h 57m
5 PM
4h 11m
8 PM
3h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chandler, AZ
Abhishek Navlakha
Somerton, AZ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Chandler, AZ to Somerton, AZ covers 203.7 miles and takes about 3h 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Washington Street, East Buffalo Street, North Arizona Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $40.54 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
101.9 miles from Chandler, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 53m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 47m drive with frequent turns across 203.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Washington Street 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 47m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Chandler, AZ to Somerton, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Washington Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Buffalo Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Arizona Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| AZ 202 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Santan Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Dobson Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Dobson Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Queen Creek Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
North Washington Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chandler, AZ and Somerton, AZ.
1
Start on East Chandler Boulevard
358 ft
·
9 sec
·
East Chandler Boulevard
2
Turn right onto North Washington Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
North Washington Street
3
Turn right onto East Buffalo Street
394 ft
·
15 sec
·
East Buffalo Street
4
Turn left onto North Arizona Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North Arizona Avenue
5
Take the ramp right toward AZ 202 Loop West
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
AZ 202 Loop West
6
Merge slight left onto Santan Freeway
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Santan Freeway
7
Take the exit slight right toward Dobson Road
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Dobson Road
8
Turn left onto South Dobson Road
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
South Dobson Road
9
Turn right onto West Queen Creek Road
5.8 mi
·
8 min
·
West Queen Creek Road
10
Continue on North Maricopa Road
12 mi
·
13 min
·
North Maricopa Road
11
Continue on North John Wayne Parkway
15 mi
·
18 min
·
North John Wayne Parkway
12
At the end of the road, turn right onto Gila Bend–Casa Grande Highway
5.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Gila Bend–Casa Grande Highway
13
Take the exit slight right toward I 8 West: San Diego
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
I 8 West: San Diego
14
Merge slight left onto Phoenix Bypass Route
32 mi
·
31 min
·
Phoenix Bypass Route
15
Continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway
112 mi
·
1 hr 54 min
·
Blue Star Memorial Highway
16
Take the exit slight right toward AZ 195: Araby Road, San Luis
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
AZ 195: Araby Road, San Luis
17
Keep slight left to continue on AZ 195: Araby Road, San Luis
266 ft
·
8 sec
·
AZ 195: Araby Road, San Luis
18
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Araby Road
269 ft
·
4 sec
·
South Araby Road
19
Exit the roundabout onto South Araby Road
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
South Araby Road
20
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Robert A. Vaughan Expressway
187 ft
·
3 sec
·
Robert A. Vaughan Expressway
21
Exit the rotary onto South Araby Road
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
·
South Araby Road
22
Turn right onto East 32nd Street
5.8 mi
·
9 min
·
East 32nd Street
23
Turn left onto West 32nd Street
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
West 32nd Street
24
Turn left onto South Avenue B
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
South Avenue B
25
Continue on San Luis–Yuma–Quartzsite Highway
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
San Luis–Yuma–Quartzsite Highway
26
Continue on West County 16th Street
0.7 mi
·
50 sec
·
West County 16th Street
27
Continue on East Main Street
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
28
Turn left onto South Musgrove Avenue
371 ft
·
18 sec
·
South Musgrove Avenue
29
Turn right onto East Cano Street
367 ft
·
18 sec
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East Cano Street
30
Turn right onto South Somerton Avenue
305 ft
·
6 sec
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South Somerton Avenue
31
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 101.9 miles from Chandler, AZ, or about 1h 53m 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 80 miles or 1h 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 101.9 miles or 1h 53m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 6m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Somerton, 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 203.7 miles and 3h 47m.
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.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 101.9 mi from Chandler, AZ · 1h 53m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
102 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 101.9 miles from Chandler, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Somerton, AZ
The final approach into Somerton, 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 Somerton, 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
$40.54 one way
$81.08 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
71 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $42.81 | $85.62 |
| premium | $5.59 | $44.81 | $89.61 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $45.26 | $90.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$41
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$66–$91
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 71.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 61.1 | 0 | $21.39 | $9.78 |
| Efficient EV | 50.9 | 0 | $17.82 | $8.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 81.5 | 1 | $28.52 | $13.04 |
Gas CO2
71 kg
EV CO2
24 kg (66% 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
Somerton, AZ
Morning in Somerton on Monday
Local time
10:48 AM
MST
Current temp
57°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
34 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
3h 47m 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 Somerton, AZ covers 203.7 miles and takes about 3h 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Washington Street, East Buffalo Street, North Arizona Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 101.9 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 $40.54 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 47m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Chandler, AZ to Somerton, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Chandler, AZ to Somerton, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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