Origin
Surprise, AZ
Late night in Surprise on Friday
Local time
5:18 AM
MST
Current temp
88°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Surprise, AZ to Chandler, AZ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
55m
Distance
51 mi
82 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Surprise, AZ
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Chandler, AZ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Surprise, AZ to Chandler, AZ covers 51 miles and takes about 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Santa Fe Drive, West Greenway Road, Grand Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.16 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 51 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m 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
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 55m drive with frequent turns across 51 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Santa Fe Drive 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. 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 Surprise, AZ to Chandler, AZ is easy. At 55m 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 Surprise, AZ to Chandler, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Santa Fe Drive | — | — |
| West Greenway Road | — | — |
| Grand Avenue | — | — |
| AZ 101 | — | — |
| Agua Fria Freeway | — | — |
| I 10 East | — | — |
| Papago Freeway | — | — |
| Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
West Santa Fe Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Surprise, AZ and Chandler, AZ.
1
Start on North Nash Street
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
North Nash Street
2
At the end of the road, turn left onto West Santa Fe Drive
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
West Santa Fe Drive
3
Turn right onto West Greenway Road
217 ft
·
7 sec
·
West Greenway Road
4
Turn left onto Grand Avenue
4.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Grand Avenue
5
Take the exit right toward AZ 101 Loop South
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
AZ 101 Loop South
6
Merge slight left onto Agua Fria Freeway
8.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Agua Fria Freeway
7
Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East: Phoenix
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 10 East: Phoenix
8
Merge slight left onto Papago Freeway
10 mi
·
12 min
·
Papago Freeway
9
Continue on Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
·
Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel
10
Continue on Papago Freeway
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Papago Freeway
11
Keep slight left to continue on Papago Freeway
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Papago Freeway
12
Merge slight right onto Maricopa Freeway
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Maricopa Freeway
13
Take the exit slight right toward US 60 East: Mesa, Globe
7.6 mi
·
8 min
·
US 60 East: Mesa, Globe
14
Take the exit slight right toward AZ 87: Country Club Drive, Chandler
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
AZ 87: Country Club Drive, Chandler
15
Turn right onto South Country Club Drive
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
South Country Club Drive
16
Continue on North Arizona Avenue
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
North Arizona Avenue
17
Turn left onto East Chandler Boulevard
148 ft
·
12 sec
·
East Chandler Boulevard
18
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25.5 mi from Surprise, AZ · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.5 miles from Surprise, 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
$10.16 one way
$20.32 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $10.75 | $21.50 |
| premium | $5.59 | $11.23 | $22.45 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.26 | $22.52 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.3 | 0 | $5.35 | $2.45 |
| Efficient EV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.46 | $2.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.4 | 0 | $7.14 | $3.26 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (67% 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
Late night in Chandler on Friday
Local time
5:18 AM
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
2 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
55m 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 Surprise, AZ to Chandler, AZ covers 51 miles and takes about 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Santa Fe Drive, West Greenway Road, Grand Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25.5 miles from Surprise, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.16 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 Surprise, AZ to Chandler, AZ is easy. At 55m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Surprise, AZ to Chandler, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Surprise, AZ to Chandler, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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