Origin
Chandler, AZ
Morning in Chandler on Saturday
Local time
8:58 AM
MST
Current temp
90°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Chandler, AZ to Desert Hills, AZ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 22m
Distance
229.8 mi
370 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$46
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 10m
★
6 AM
4h 23m
8 AM
4h 49m
10 AM
4h 32m
12 PM
4h 30m
3 PM
4h 34m
5 PM
4h 48m
8 PM
4h 15m
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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Desert Hills, AZ
Mark Direen
Trip Overview
The drive from Chandler, AZ to Desert Hills, AZ covers 229.8 miles and takes about 4h 22m 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 $45.78 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
114.9 miles from Chandler, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 11m into the drive .
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 4h 22m. Total distance: 229.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 22m drive with frequent turns across 229.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 32 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 22m 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 Desert Hills, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Chandler Boulevard | — | — |
| West Chandler Boulevard | — | — |
| South Price Road | — | — |
| AZ 101 | — | — |
| Price Freeway | — | — |
| US 60 West | — | — |
| Superstition Freeway | — | — |
| I 10 North | — | — |
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 Desert Hills, 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
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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
105 mi
·
1 hr 45 min
·
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
17
Take the exit slight right toward US 95, AZ 95: Parker, Yuma
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
US 95, AZ 95: Parker, Yuma
18
Turn right onto Riggles Road
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Riggles Road
19
Turn left onto East Main Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
20
Turn right onto North Central Boulevard
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
North Central Boulevard
21
Continue on Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway
20 mi
·
22 min
·
Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway
22
Turn left onto Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway
23
Continue on California Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
California Avenue
24
Turn right onto Rio Vista Highway
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Rio Vista Highway
25
Continue on Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway
26
Continue on Riverside Drive
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Riverside Drive
27
Continue on Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway
26 mi
·
33 min
·
Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway
28
Turn left onto Chenoweth Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Chenoweth Road
29
Turn right onto London Bridge Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
London Bridge Road
30
Turn left onto Thrasher Drive
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Thrasher Drive
31
Turn left onto Mountain View Drive
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
Mountain View Drive
32
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 114.9 miles from Chandler, AZ, or about 2h 11m 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 51 miles or 58m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 114.9 miles or 2h 11m 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 35m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Desert Hills, 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 229.8 miles and 4h 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 51 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 114.9 mi from Chandler, AZ · 2h 11m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
115 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 51 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 114.9 miles from Chandler, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Desert Hills, AZ
The final approach into Desert Hills, 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 Desert Hills, 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
$45.78 one way
$91.56 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
80 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $48.45 | $96.90 |
| premium | $5.59 | $50.58 | $101.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $50.74 | $101.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$46
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$71–$96
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 80.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 68.9 | 0 | $24.13 | $11.03 |
| Efficient EV | 57.5 | 0 | $20.11 | $9.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 91.9 | 1 | $32.17 | $14.71 |
Gas CO2
80 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Desert Hills, AZ
Morning in Desert Hills on Saturday
Local time
8:58 AM
MST
Current temp
86°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
4 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
4h 22m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 Desert Hills, AZ covers 229.8 miles and takes about 4h 22m 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 114.9 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 $45.78 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 22m 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 Desert Hills, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Chandler, AZ to Desert Hills, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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