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Cities Near Chandler

Cities near Chandler, Arizona: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Mesa, Ahwatukee Foothills, Central City. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Chandler, Arizona is Mesa, about 8 mi (13 km) away — roughly 27 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
Mesa8 mi / 13 km27 minDrive/railDay trip
Ahwatukee Foothills9 mi / 14 km29 minDrive/railDay trip
Central City16 mi / 25 km30 minDrive/railDay trip
San Tan Valley20 mi / 32 km38 minDrive/railDay trip
Maryvale24 mi / 38 km46 minDrive/railDay trip
Casa Grande30 mi / 48 km58 minDrive/railDay trip
Avondale31 mi / 49 km59 minDrive/railDay trip
Deer Valley31 mi / 50 km56 minDrive/railDay trip
Surprise36 mi / 58 km1 hr 5 minDrive/railDay trip
Buckeye43 mi / 69 km1 hr 17 minDrive/railDay trip

Day trips from Chandler

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Mesa, Ahwatukee Foothills, Central City, San Tan Valley, Maryvale. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

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Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Chandler include Mesa, Ahwatukee Foothills, Central City, San Tan Valley, Maryvale. The closest is Mesa, about 8 miles (13 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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