Origin
Chandler, AZ
Afternoon in Chandler on Saturday
Local time
1:30 PM
MST
Current temp
90°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chandler, AZ to Carefree, AZ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
57m
Distance
41 mi
66 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 52m
★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chandler, AZ
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Carefree, AZ
Serg Alesenko
Trip Overview
The drive from Chandler, AZ to Carefree, AZ covers 41 miles and takes about 57m 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 mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.17 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Chandler Boulevard | — | — |
| West Chandler Boulevard | — | — |
| South Price Road | — | — |
| AZ 101 | — | — |
| Price Freeway | — | — |
| Pima Freeway | — | — |
| Scottsdale Road | — | — |
| North Scottsdale Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East Chandler Boulevard
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chandler, AZ and Carefree, 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
8.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Price Freeway
7
Continue on Pima Freeway
17 mi
·
19 min
·
Pima Freeway
8
Take the exit slight right toward Scottsdale Road
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Scottsdale Road
9
Turn straight onto Pima Freeway
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Pima Freeway
10
Turn right onto North Scottsdale Road
9.7 mi
·
15 min
·
North Scottsdale Road
11
Continue on North Tom Darlington Drive
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North Tom Darlington Drive
12
Turn slight right onto North Bloody Basin Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Bloody Basin Road
13
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.5 miles from Chandler, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.17 one way
$16.34 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $8.64 | $17.29 |
| premium | $5.59 | $9.02 | $18.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.05 | $18.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.31 | $1.97 |
| Efficient EV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.59 | $1.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.74 | $2.62 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Carefree, AZ
Afternoon in Carefree on Saturday
Local time
1:30 PM
MST
Current temp
84°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
6 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
57m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
41 mi in 57m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: East Chandler Boulevard.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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 Chandler, AZ to Carefree, AZ is easy. At 57m 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 Carefree, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
About the Cities
Starting 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 57m. Total distance: 41 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m 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
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Chandler, AZ to Carefree, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Carefree, AZ before heading back.
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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