How far is Laveen, AZ from Chandler, AZ?

The driving distance from Laveen, AZ to Chandler, AZ is about 24.8 miles (39.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.3 miles (31.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
24.82 mi
00h 28m
Flight
19.34 mi
31.12 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.34 mi
Kilometers
31.12 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.82 mi
Kilometers
39.94 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chandler
Thu, Oct 15, 10:19 AM MST
Return by in Laveen
Thu, Oct 15, 10:48 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laveen
2026-10-15T09:51
Arrive Chandler
Thu, Oct 15, 10:19 AM MST
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM MST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:32 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Laveen
10:00 PM MST
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Guadalupe
AZ

Town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States

From Laveen
12.4 mi
00h 14m
To Chandler
12.4 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 10 mph NE
Destination
55°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Laveen and Chandler.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Laveen and Chandler.

  1. 1

    Start on South 51st Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · South 51st Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Estrella Drive

    1969 ft · 42 sec · West Estrella Drive

  3. 3

    Continue on West Estrella Drive

    16 m · 2 sec · West Estrella Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on West Estrella Drive

    756 ft · 33 sec · West Estrella Drive

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward AZ 202 Loop South

    2139 ft · 52 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Congressman Ed Pastor Freeway

    12.9 mi · 15 min · Congressman Ed Pastor Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on Santan Freeway

    7.3 mi · 8 min · Santan Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward AZ 87: Arizona Avenue

    1830 ft · 47 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South Arizona Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Arizona Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East Chandler Boulevard

    14 m · 1 sec · East Chandler Boulevard

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Chandler Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Laveen and Chandler.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Congressman Ed Pastor Freeway
12.9 mi · 52%
Santan Freeway
7.33 mi · 30%
South 51st Avenue
1.99 mi · 8%
South Arizona Avenue
1.35 mi · 5%
West Estrella Drive
0.53 mi · 2%
AZ 202 Loop South
0.41 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Congressman Ed Pastor Freeway

Merge slight left onto Congressman Ed Pastor Freeway

12.9 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.5 mi
19.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Guadalupe
00h 14m from Laveen
Leave By
7:32 PM MST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Laveen and Clear near Chandler.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Laveen to Chandler?

The road trip is about 24.8 miles (39.9 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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 12.4 miles from Laveen and 12.4 miles from Chandler.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 19.3 miles (31.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 7:32 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.11 one way or $8.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Laveen and Clear near Chandler.

Stop Ideas Near Guadalupe

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Guadalupe and the surrounding midpoint area.
The Phoenix Police Museum
Scenic stop 11.1 mi away

The Phoenix Police Museum

Phoenix , AZ
Historic City Hall, 17 S 2nd Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85003, United States
Rating 4.7/5 201 reviews Tourist attraction,Children's museum,Historical landmark,Local history museum,History museum
Tempe Economic Development
Meeting point 10.5 mi away

Tempe Economic Development

Tempe , AZ
31 E 5th St, Tempe, AZ 85281, United States
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office
Phoenix City Hall
Nearby stop 11.2 mi away

Phoenix City Hall

Phoenix , AZ
200 W Washington St, Phoenix, AZ 85003, United States
Rating 4.1/5 73 reviews City or town hall
City of Chandler
Scenic stop 8.4 mi away

City of Chandler

Chandler , AZ
3737 S Old Price Rd, Chandler, AZ 85248, United States
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews City or town hall,Historic city center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Guadalupe.

BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

9 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

10 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

25 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West
RAIL

Maricopa

36 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Laveen and Chandler. Straight-line distance: 19.34 mi (31.12 km).

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#1 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.

Population0
Coordinates33.3628200, -112.1693200
Altitude315
CountryUnited States
Chandler

#2 Chandler

The second most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona.

Population265,398
Coordinates33.3061600, -111.8412500
Altitude370
CountryUnited States
Start: South 51st Avenue (-112.169261, 33.36282)
End: East Chandler Boulevard (-111.841223, 33.306155)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 40 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.88 gal
3.32 L · about $4.11
Round trip
$8.23
1.76 gal · 6.64 L
Estimated CO2
7.8 kg one way
Round trip: 15.6 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $4.11 $8.23
Mid-grade $5.03 $4.43 $8.86
Premium $5.36 $4.72 $9.44
Diesel $6.27 $5.52 $11.04

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Arizona · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Laveen and Chandler. The current time is 09:51:10.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.