How far is it from Carefree, AZ, to Chandler, AZ, ?

The distance between Carefree, AZ, and Chandler, AZ, is 42 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Carefree, AZ, to Chandler, AZ, ?

The drive from Carefree, AZ, to Chandler, AZ, takes approximately 1 h by car.

What is the best route from Carefree, AZ, to Chandler, AZ, ?

The fastest route from Carefree, AZ, to Chandler, AZ, covers 42 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h.

Which direction is Chandler, AZ from Carefree, AZ?

Chandler, AZ lies roughly to the south of Carefree, AZ.

Which roads does the route from Carefree, AZ to Chandler, AZ follow?

The drive from Carefree, AZ to Chandler, AZ mainly follows AZ 101 Loop.

Which towns do you pass between Carefree, AZ and Chandler, AZ?

Towns on the route from Carefree, AZ to Chandler, AZ include Cave Creek, Paradise Valley, Tempe.

Are there charging stations between Carefree, AZ and Chandler, AZ?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Carefree, AZ to Chandler, AZ, including AZ Mills Mall (Tempe, AZ) (350 kW); Chandler Fashion Center (350 kW); Chase Bank - 20215 N Cave Creek Rd (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 336.

Carefree, AZ Chandler, AZ

Distance: 42 miDuration: 1 h

Driving from Carefree, AZ to Chandler, AZ takes about 1 h via AZ 101 Loop. The distance is 42 mi. The straight-line distance is 38 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Carefree, AZ, Scottsdale, AZ. Driving directions

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Driving directions17 · 42 mi

1 Depart right onto Northeast Greythorn Circle 54 yd
2 Turn right onto Northwest Greythorn Circle 40 yd
3 Turn left onto East Verde Vista Trail 108 yd
4 Turn left onto North Tranquil Trail 1 mi
5 Continue straight onto North Bloody Basin Road 1 mi
6 At end of road, turn left onto North Tom Darlington Drive 2 mi
7 Continue straight onto North Scottsdale Road 10 mi
8 Turn left 1 mi

9 Merge slightly left onto Pima Freeway 17 mi
10 Continue straight onto Price Freeway 10 mi
11 Keep slightly left onto Price Freeway 2 mi
12 Merge slightly left onto Santan Freeway 1 mi
13 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
14 Turn right onto South Alma School Road 1 mi
15 Turn left onto West Willis Road 1 mi
16 Turn right onto South Vine Street 163 yd
17 Arrive right onto South Vine Street

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The return trip from Chandler, AZ to Carefree, AZ covers roughly the same distance, 42 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

336 chargers

AZ Mills Mall (Tempe, AZ)CCS · 5000 S. Arizona Mills Circle, Tempe, AZ, 85282350 kW
Chandler Fashion CenterCCS, CHAdeMO · 3155 W Chandler Blvd, Chandler, AZ, 85226350 kW
Chase Bank - 20215 N Cave Creek RdCCS · 20215 N Cave Creek Rd, Phoenix, AZ, 85024350 kW
Kierland CommonsCCS, CHAdeMO · 15205 N Kierland Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ, 85254350 kW
Kroger Frys 618 (Phoenix, AZ)CCS · 3246 E Bell Road, Phoenix, AZ, 85032350 kW

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Chandler, AZ → Guadalupe, AZ13 mi · 20 min Chandler, AZ → Gilbert, AZ9 mi · 15 min Chandler, AZ → Avondale, AZ36 mi · 50 min Chandler, AZ → Cave Creek, AZ47 mi · 1 h 15 min Chandler, AZ → Maricopa, AZ27 mi · 45 min Chandler, AZ → Fountain Hills, AZ33 mi · 45 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 6, 2026.

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How far is it from Carefree, AZ, {fromState} to Chandler, AZ, {toState}?: The distance between Carefree, AZ, {fromState} and Chandler, AZ, {toState} is 42 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Carefree, AZ, {fromState} to Chandler, AZ, {toState}?: The drive from Carefree, AZ, {fromState} to Chandler, AZ, {toState} takes approximately 1 h by car.
What is the best route from Carefree, AZ, {fromState} to Chandler, AZ, {toState}?: The fastest route from Carefree, AZ, {fromState} to Chandler, AZ, {toState} covers 42 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h.
Which direction is Chandler, AZ from Carefree, AZ?: Chandler, AZ lies roughly to the south of Carefree, AZ.
Which roads does the route from Carefree, AZ to Chandler, AZ follow?: The drive from Carefree, AZ to Chandler, AZ mainly follows AZ 101 Loop.
Which towns do you pass between Carefree, AZ and Chandler, AZ?: Towns on the route from Carefree, AZ to Chandler, AZ include Cave Creek, Paradise Valley, Tempe.
Are there charging stations between Carefree, AZ and Chandler, AZ?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Carefree, AZ to Chandler, AZ, including AZ Mills Mall (Tempe, AZ) (350 kW); Chandler Fashion Center (350 kW); Chase Bank - 20215 N Cave Creek Rd (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 336.

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