Day trip from Chandler to Phoenix
Phoenix lies 27 km (17 mi) north-west of Chandler, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 27 km (17 mi) apart, Phoenix is a realistic day trip from Chandler: about 26 min each way by road.
| Chandler | Phoenix | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 260,828 | 1.7 million |
| Elevation | 368 m (1,207 ft) | 366 m (1,201 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Phoenix) | UTC-7 (America/Phoenix) |
| Postal codes | 85224–85286 | 85001–85098 |
What to see in Phoenix
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Public Library | 3,981,829 | 2017 |
The busiest is Phoenix Public Library at 3,981,829 visitors in 2017. At that volume, anything with a gate is worth a timed ticket or an early start.
Where to book tours and tickets in Phoenix
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Staying in Phoenix
Our booking partner lists 997 places to stay in Phoenix. Of the 725 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (382), and 7 are five-star. Across 170 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.8 out of 10. Guests have left 109,945 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Phoenix
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Common questions
How far is Phoenix from Chandler?
27 km (17 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Chandler; by road roughly 33 km (20 mi).
How long does it take to get from Chandler to Phoenix by road?
About 26 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chandler and Phoenix?
No, both are on America/Phoenix at the moment.
Where can I stay in Phoenix?
Our booking partner lists 997 places to stay in Phoenix, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.