How far is Gilbert, AZ from Laveen, AZ?
The driving distance from Gilbert, AZ to Laveen, AZ is about 31.4 miles (50.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.9 miles (35.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gilbert and Laveen.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gilbert and Laveen.
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Start on the route
62 m · 20 sec
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Turn left onto North Elm Street
74 m · 14 sec · North Elm Street
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Turn left onto East Cullumber Avenue
133 m · 25 sec · East Cullumber Avenue
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Turn left onto North Gilbert Road
4.8 mi · 8 min · North Gilbert Road
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Take the ramp right toward AZ 202 Loop West: Santan Freeway
1771 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Santan Freeway
10.4 mi · 12 min · Santan Freeway
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Continue on Congressman Ed Pastor Freeway
12.8 mi · 15 min · Congressman Ed Pastor Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Estrella Drive
2130 ft · 53 sec
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Turn right onto West Estrella Drive
1956 ft · 46 sec · West Estrella Drive
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Turn left onto South 51st Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · South 51st Avenue
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Continue on South 51st Avenue
28 m · 9 sec · South 51st Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 51st Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gilbert and Laveen.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Congressman Ed Pastor Freeway
Continue on Congressman Ed Pastor Freeway
12.8 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Clear leaving Gilbert and Sunny near Laveen.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gilbert to Laveen?
The road trip is about 31.4 miles (50.5 km) and usually takes 00h 41m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Guadalupe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.7 miles from Gilbert and 15.7 miles from Laveen.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.9 miles (35.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.19 one way or $10.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Gilbert and Sunny near Laveen.
Stop Ideas Near Guadalupe
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Mastro's City Hall
The Phoenix Police Museum
Tempe Economic Development
Tempe City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Guadalupe.
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Maricopa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gilbert and Laveen. Straight-line distance: 21.96 mi (35.34 km).
#1 Gilbert
The fifth most populous city in Arizona.
| Population | 257,658 |
| Coordinates | 33.3528300, -111.7890300 |
| Altitude | 377 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Laveen
Situated in southwestern Phoenix within Maricopa County at an elevation of 1033 feet, this community lies near the confluence of the Salt and Gila Rivers and is bordered by South Mountain Park to the east.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.3628200, -112.1693200 |
| Altitude | 315 |
| Country | United States |
End: Laveen (-112.16932, 33.36282)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.67 | $5.19 | $10.38 |
| Mid-grade | $5.03 | $5.59 | $11.18 |
| Premium | $5.36 | $5.95 | $11.91 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $6.96 | $13.92 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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