How far is Laveen, AZ from Tempe, AZ?
The driving distance from Laveen, AZ to Tempe, AZ is about 29.9 miles (48.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m 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 32m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Laveen and Tempe.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laveen and Tempe.
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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
1 mi · 2 min · South 43rd Avenue
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Turn right onto West Baseline Road
10.9 mi · 19 min · West Baseline Road
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Turn left onto South Priest Drive
3275 ft · 1 min · South Priest Drive
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Take the ramp right toward US 60 East
1796 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Superstition Freeway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Superstition Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward McClintock Drive
2174 ft · 55 sec
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Turn left onto South McClintock Drive
2 mi · 4 min · South McClintock Drive
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Turn left onto East Apache Boulevard
42 m · 10 sec · East Apache Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Apache Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Laveen and Tempe.
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.
West Baseline Road
Turn right onto West Baseline Road
10.9 mi · 00h 19m
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 Tempe.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Laveen to Tempe?
The road trip is about 29.9 miles (48.1 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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 9.3 miles from Laveen and 20.6 miles from Tempe.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.5 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 7:24 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.91 one way or $9.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Laveen and Sunny near Tempe.
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
Tolleson 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 Laveen and Tempe. Straight-line distance: 15.42 mi (24.82 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 Tempe
The third most populous city in Arizona.
| Population | 200,402 |
| Coordinates | 33.4147700, -111.9093100 |
| Altitude | 360 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Apache Boulevard (-111.909309, 33.414838)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.91 | $9.82 |
| Mid-grade | $5.03 | $5.29 | $10.57 |
| Premium | $5.36 | $5.63 | $11.26 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $6.59 | $13.17 |
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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