Origin
Florence, AZ
Evening in Florence on Friday
Local time
6:17 PM
MST
Current temp
89°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Florence, 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
59m
Distance
40.6 mi
65 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Florence, AZ
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Chandler, AZ
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Trip Overview
Florence, AZ to Chandler, AZ is 40.6 miles and takes about 59 minutes via Junction I-10-Mesa Highway, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Desert Southwest, connecting two points in Arizona. It's a short, straightforward trip perfect for a quick transit or an easy addition to a longer itinerary. Given its brevity, you won't need extensive planning, making it a flexible option for your travel plans.
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 59m. Total distance: 40.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This route is primarily a highway-focused drive, with 61% of the journey on highways. You'll experience a significant stretch of 24.7 miles on the Junction I-10-Mesa Highway, offering a consistent pace. The drive transitions between the Florence-Coolidge Highway and South Arizona Avenue, providing a mix of road types. Expect a generally smooth and efficient travel experience as you make your way north.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Junction I-10-Mesa Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 24.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Junction I-10-Mesa Highway and Florence-Coolidge Highway. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near AZ 287 / Florence-Coolidge Highway.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Florence, AZ to Chandler, AZ is easy. At 59m with 61% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (AZ 287 / Florence-Coolidge Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 33.5 miles (AZ 87; BIA 56 / East Hunt Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 33.6 miles (AZ 87 / South Arizona Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.8 mi into trip
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~1m in
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AZ 287 / Florence-Coolidge Highway
Enter roundabout onto AZ 287 / Florence-Coolidge Highway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
3
33.5 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
AZ 87; BIA 56 / East Hunt Highway
Continue onto AZ 87; BIA 56 / East Hunt Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
33.6 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
AZ 87 / South Arizona Avenue
Turn right onto AZ 87 / South Arizona Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
40.6 mi into trip
|
~59m in
|
East Chandler Boulevard
Turn right onto East Chandler Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Junction I-10-Mesa Highway | 24.7 mi | 33m |
| Florence-Coolidge Highway | 8.1 mi | 11m |
| South Arizona Avenue | 7 mi | 12m |
| North Main Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East Hunt Highway | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Chandler Boulevard | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Junction I-10-Mesa Highway
— 24.7 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Florence, AZ and Chandler, AZ.
1
Start on North Main Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
2
Enter roundabout onto AZ 287
107 ft
·
1 sec
·
Florence-Coolidge Highway
3
Continue on AZ 287
8.1 mi
·
11 min
·
Florence-Coolidge Highway
4
Continue on AZ 87
25 mi
·
33 min
·
Junction I-10-Mesa Highway
5
Continue on AZ 87; BIA 56
226 ft
·
7 sec
·
East Hunt Highway
Use the left lane.
6
Turn right onto AZ 87
7.0 mi
·
12 min
·
South Arizona Avenue
Use the left lane.
7
Turn right onto East Chandler Boulevard
47 ft
·
0 sec
·
East Chandler Boulevard
Use the right lane.
8
Arrive at destination
East Chandler Boulevard
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.3 mi from Florence, AZ · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 40.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.3 miles from Florence, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Chandler, AZ
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Chandler, AZ if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.09 one way
$16.18 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $8.56 | $17.12 |
| premium | $5.59 | $8.94 | $17.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.96 | $17.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.2 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 | 12.2 | 0 | $4.26 | $1.95 |
| Efficient EV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.55 | $1.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.2 | 0 | $5.68 | $2.60 |
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
Chandler, AZ
Evening in Chandler on Friday
Local time
6:17 PM
MST
Current temp
90°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
1 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
59m 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 Florence, AZ to Chandler, AZ covers 40.6 miles and takes about 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Junction I-10-Mesa Highway, Florence-Coolidge Highway, South Arizona Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.3 miles from Florence, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.09 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.
The drive from Florence, AZ to Chandler, AZ is easy. At 59m with 61% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (AZ 287 / Florence-Coolidge Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 33.5 miles (AZ 87; BIA 56 / East Hunt Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 33.6 miles (AZ 87 / South Arizona Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Florence, AZ to Chandler, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Casa Grande Ruins National Monument.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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