Origin
Desert Hills, AZ
Afternoon in Desert Hills on Saturday
Local time
12:00 PM
MST
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Desert Hills, AZ to Chandler, AZ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 19m
Distance
247.2 mi
398 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$49
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 6m
★
6 AM
4h 20m
8 AM
4h 46m
10 AM
4h 29m
12 PM
4h 26m
3 PM
4h 30m
5 PM
4h 45m
8 PM
4h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Desert Hills, AZ
Mark Direen
Chandler, AZ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Desert Hills, AZ to Chandler, AZ covers 247.2 miles and takes about 4h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Mountain View Drive, Thrasher Drive, London Bridge Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $49.25 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
123.6 miles from Desert Hills, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 9m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mountain View Drive | — | — |
| Thrasher Drive | — | — |
| London Bridge Road | — | — |
| Chenoweth Road | — | — |
| Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway | — | — |
| Riverside Drive | — | — |
| Rio Vista Highway | — | — |
| California Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Mountain View Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Desert Hills, AZ and Chandler, AZ.
1
Start on Bayshore Road
236 ft
·
10 sec
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Bayshore Road
2
Continue on Mountain View Drive
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
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Mountain View Drive
3
At the end of the road, turn right onto Thrasher Drive
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Thrasher Drive
4
At the end of the road, turn right onto London Bridge Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
London Bridge Road
5
Turn left onto Chenoweth Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Chenoweth Road
6
Turn right onto Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway
26 mi
·
33 min
·
Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway
7
Continue on Riverside Drive
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Riverside Drive
8
Turn straight onto Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway
9
Continue on Rio Vista Highway
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Rio Vista Highway
10
Turn left onto California Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
California Avenue
11
Continue on Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway
12
Continue on Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway
20 mi
·
22 min
·
Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway
13
Continue on North Central Boulevard
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
North Central Boulevard
14
Turn left onto East Main Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
15
Turn right onto Riggles Road
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Riggles Road
16
Take the ramp left
0.5 mi
·
1 min
17
Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
105 mi
·
1 hr 45 min
·
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
18
Continue on Papago Freeway
20 mi
·
22 min
·
Papago Freeway
19
Continue on Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
·
Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel
20
Continue on Papago Freeway
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Papago Freeway
21
Keep slight left to continue on Papago Freeway
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Papago Freeway
22
Merge slight right onto Maricopa Freeway
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Maricopa Freeway
23
Take the exit slight right toward US 60 East: Mesa, Globe
7.6 mi
·
8 min
·
US 60 East: Mesa, Globe
24
Take the exit slight right toward AZ 87: Country Club Drive, Chandler
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
AZ 87: Country Club Drive, Chandler
25
Turn right onto South Country Club Drive
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
South Country Club Drive
26
Continue on North Arizona Avenue
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
North Arizona Avenue
27
Turn left onto East Chandler Boulevard
148 ft
·
12 sec
·
East Chandler Boulevard
28
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 123.6 miles from Desert Hills, AZ, or about 2h 9m 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 54 miles or 56m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 123.6 miles or 2h 9m 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 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Chandler, AZ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Desert Hills, 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 Desert Hills, AZ
This is one driving day of about 247.2 miles and 4h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 54 miles from Desert Hills, 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.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
124 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 54 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 123.6 miles from Desert Hills, 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
$49.25 one way
$98.49 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
87 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $52.12 | $104.23 |
| premium | $5.59 | $54.41 | $108.83 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $54.58 | $109.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$49
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$74–$99
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 86.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 74.2 | 0 | $25.96 | $11.87 |
| Efficient EV | 61.8 | 0 | $21.63 | $9.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 98.9 | 1 | $34.61 | $15.82 |
Gas CO2
86 kg
EV CO2
29 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
Chandler, AZ
Afternoon in Chandler on Saturday
Local time
12:00 PM
MST
Current temp
90°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 19m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
247.2 mi in 4h 19m 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.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Mountain View Drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 19m 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 Desert Hills, AZ to Chandler, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
About the Cities
Arriving 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 19m. Total distance: 247.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Desert Hills, AZ to Chandler, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Possible but tiring. At 4.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Chandler, AZ, but most travelers stay overnight.
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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