How far is Laveen, AZ from Phoenix, AZ?
The driving distance from Laveen, AZ to Phoenix, AZ is about 16.7 miles (26.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.1 miles (13 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m 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 22m.
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 Laveen and Phoenix.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laveen and Phoenix.
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Start on South 51st Avenue
115 m · 36 sec · South 51st Avenue
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Continue on South 51st Avenue
130 m · 13 sec · South 51st Avenue
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Turn right onto West Dobbins Road
1.6 km · 2 min · West Dobbins Road
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Turn left onto South 43rd Avenue
2.8 mi · 5 min · South 43rd Avenue
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Turn right onto West Broadway Road
1 mi · 2 min · West Broadway Road
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Turn left onto South 35th Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · South 35th Avenue
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Turn right onto West Lower Buckeye Road
2 mi · 4 min · West Lower Buckeye Road
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Turn left onto South 19th Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · South 19th Avenue
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Turn right onto West Buckeye Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · West Buckeye Road
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Turn left onto South Central Avenue
813 ft · 16 sec · South Central Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on South Central Avenue
2948 ft · 1 min · South Central Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Jefferson Street
114 m · 21 sec · East Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto South 1st Street
119 m · 21 sec · South 1st Street
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Turn left onto East Washington Street
138 m · 15 sec · East Washington Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Washington Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Laveen and Phoenix.
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.
South 43rd Avenue
Turn left onto South 43rd Avenue
2.8 mi · 00h 05m
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.
Sunny leaving Laveen and Sunny near Phoenix.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Laveen to Phoenix?
The road trip is about 16.7 miles (26.9 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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 5.8 miles from Laveen and 10.9 miles from Phoenix.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.1 miles (13 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 7:46 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.76 one way or $5.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Laveen and Sunny near Phoenix.
Stop Ideas Near Maryvale
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
Tolleson City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Maryvale.
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Maricopa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laveen and Phoenix. Straight-line distance: 8.07 mi (12.99 km).
#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.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.3628200, -112.1693200 |
| Altitude | 315 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Phoenix
The fifth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Phoenix metropolitan area.
| Population | 1,708,127 |
| Coordinates | 33.4483800, -112.0740400 |
| Altitude | 331 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Washington Street (-112.074064, 33.448223)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.76 | $5.52 |
| Mid-grade | $5.03 | $2.97 | $5.94 |
| Premium | $5.36 | $3.16 | $6.33 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $3.70 | $7.40 |
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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