Trip from Chandler, AZ to Summit, AZ

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 5m

Distance

107 mi

172 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min

4 AM

1h 57m ★

6 AM

2h 6m

8 AM

2h 24m

10 AM

2h 12m

12 PM

2h 10m

3 PM

2h 13m

5 PM

2h 23m

8 PM

2h 0m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Chandler, AZ to Summit, AZ covers 107 miles and takes about 2h 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway, Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway, North Arizona Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 54.6 miles on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.32 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.

Midpoint

53.5 miles from Chandler, AZ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 2m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 5m. Total distance: 107 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (11%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 5m drive with frequent turns across 107 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Casa Grande-Tucson Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 54.6 miles.

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. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near North Washington Street.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 2h 5m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (North Washington Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (East Buffalo Street): Navigation decision point; at 13.6 miles (I 10 / Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

7

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | North Washington Street

Turn right onto North Washington Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

4

0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | East Buffalo Street

Turn right onto East Buffalo Street

Navigation decision point

5

13.6 mi into trip | ~22m in | I 10 / Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

Merge onto I 10 / Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

8

98.1 mi into trip | ~1h 49m in

Take the exit toward 6th Avenue, 4th Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 261 Toward 6th Avenue, 4th Avenue

5

98.4 mi into trip | ~1h 49m in

Turn right

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway	54.6 mi	55m
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway	23.5 mi	23m
North Arizona Avenue	6.9 mi	11m
AZ 587	6.1 mi	9m
North Freeway	6.1 mi	6m
South Nogales Highway	6.1 mi	10m
South 6th Avenue	1.5 mi	3m
South Old Nogales Highway	0.8 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Casa Grande-Tucson Highway — 54.6 mi, about 55m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on East Chandler Boulevard

357 ft · 9 sec · East Chandler Boulevard

2

Turn right onto North Washington Street

0.1 mi · 21 sec · North Washington Street

Use the right lane.

3

Turn right onto East Buffalo Street

393 ft · 15 sec · East Buffalo Street

4

Turn left onto AZ 87

6.9 mi · 11 min · North Arizona Avenue

Use the left lane.

5

Continue on AZ 587

6.1 mi · 9 min · AZ 587

6

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 36 sec

Toward I 10 East: Tucson

7

Merge onto I 10

24 mi · 23 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

8

Continue on I 10

55 mi · 55 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

9

Continue on I 10

6.1 mi · 6 min · North Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

10

Continue on I 10

0.3 mi · 20 sec · Tucson-Benson Highway

11

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 44 sec

Exit 261 Toward 6th Avenue, 4th Avenue Use the slight right lane.

12

Turn right

402 ft · 6 sec

Use the right lane.

13

Turn straight onto South 6th Avenue

1.5 mi · 3 min · South 6th Avenue

14

Continue on South Nogales Highway

6.1 mi · 10 min · South Nogales Highway

Use the left lane.

15

Turn left onto South Old Nogales Highway

0.8 mi · 1 min · South Old Nogales Highway

16

Turn left onto East Summit Street

0.1 mi · 19 sec · East Summit Street

17

Arrive at destination

East Summit Street

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 53.5 miles from Chandler, AZ, or about 1h 2m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 54.6 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 24 miles or 32m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 53.5 miles or 1h 2m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 37m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Summit, 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 107 miles and 2h 5m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Chandler, AZ.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway for about 54.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 53.5 mi from Chandler, AZ · 1h 2m into the drive

valley in Arizona, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Avra Valley, AZ

54 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

Casa Grande, AZ

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Eloy, AZ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 53.5 miles from Chandler, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Summit, AZ

The final approach into Summit, 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 Summit, AZ.

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

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Casa Grande Ruins National Monument

National Monument

An Ancestral Sonoran Desert People's farming community and "Great House" are preserved at Casa Grande Ruins. Whether a gathering place for people or simply a waypoint marker in an extensive system of...

10 mi from route ~26 min detour Free near mile 29.5

View on nps.gov

Saguaro National Park

National Park

Tucson, Arizona is home to the nation's largest cacti. The giant saguaro is the universal symbol of the American west. These majestic plants, found only in a small portion of the United States, are pr...

13 mi from route ~32 min detour $25 near mile 99.6

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$21.32 one way

$42.63 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 37 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$5.36	$22.56	$45.12
premium	$5.59	$23.55	$47.11
diesel	$5.61	$23.62	$47.25

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$21

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$46–$71

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 37.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	32.1	$11.24	$5.14
Efficient EV	26.8	$9.36	$4.28
EV Truck/SUV	42.8	$14.98	$6.85

Gas CO2

37 kg

EV CO2

13 kg (65% 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 as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Chandler, AZ

Afternoon in Chandler on Thursday

Local time

2:36 PM

MST

Current temp

89°F

Partly Sunny

SW 0 to 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Destination

Summit, AZ

Afternoon in Summit on Thursday

Local time

2:36 PM

MST

Current temp

89°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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

2h 5m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 Summit, AZ covers 107 miles and takes about 2h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Casa Grande-Tucson Highway, Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway, North Arizona Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 53.5 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 $21.32 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 is a straightforward 2h 5m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (North Washington Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (East Buffalo Street): Navigation decision point; at 13.6 miles (I 10 / Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Chandler, AZ to Summit, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Casa Grande Ruins National Monument and Saguaro National Park.

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