How far is Glendale, AZ from Laveen, AZ?
The driving distance from Glendale, AZ to Laveen, AZ is about 14.4 miles (23.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.2 miles (19.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m 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 24m.
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.
Urban village in Phoenix, 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 Glendale and Laveen.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glendale and Laveen.
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Start on Grand Avenue
1633 ft · 31 sec · Grand Avenue
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Turn sharp right onto West Myrtle Avenue
1191 ft · 44 sec · West Myrtle Avenue
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Turn right onto North 59th Avenue
6.3 mi · 13 min · North 59th Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left toward AZ 202 Loop South
1638 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Congressman Ed Pastor Freeway
5.4 mi · 6 min · Congressman Ed Pastor Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Dobbins Road
1897 ft · 49 sec
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Turn left onto West Dobbins Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · West Dobbins Road
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Turn right onto South 51st Avenue
17 m · 1 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 Glendale 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.
North 59th Avenue
Turn right onto North 59th Avenue
6.33 mi · 00h 13m
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 Glendale and Sunny near Laveen.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Glendale to Laveen?
The road trip is about 14.4 miles (23.1 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?
Maryvale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.2 miles from Glendale and 7.1 miles from Laveen.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.2 miles (19.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 7:42 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.38 one way or $4.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Glendale and Sunny near Laveen.
Stop Ideas Near Maryvale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
The Phoenix Police Museum
City of Peoria Municipal Operations Center
Tolleson City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Maryvale.
Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona
Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona
Phoenix (Airport), Arizona
Maricopa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Glendale and Laveen. Straight-line distance: 12.19 mi (19.61 km).
#1 Glendale
The second most populous city in Arizona.
| Population | 255,307 |
| Coordinates | 33.5386500, -112.1859900 |
| Altitude | 351 |
| 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: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $2.38 | $4.77 |
| Mid-grade | $5.03 | $2.57 | $5.13 |
| Premium | $5.36 | $2.74 | $5.47 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $3.20 | $6.40 |
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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