How far is Scottsdale, AZ from Laveen, AZ?

The driving distance from Scottsdale, AZ to Laveen, AZ is about 27.8 miles (44.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.6 miles (29.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m 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
27.83 mi
00h 40m
Flight
18.58 mi
29.9 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.58 mi
Kilometers
29.9 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.83 mi
Kilometers
44.79 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laveen
Thu, Oct 15, 4:24 PM MST
Return by in Scottsdale
Thu, Oct 15, 5:05 PM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scottsdale
2026-10-15T15:43
Arrive Laveen
Thu, Oct 15, 4:24 PM MST
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM MST

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

Leave by
7:08 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Scottsdale
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
Phoenix
AZ

The fifth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Phoenix metropolitan area.

From Scottsdale
13.9 mi
00h 20m
To Laveen
13.9 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM MST
Wind
5 mph ENE
Destination
87°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    19 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Chaparral Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Chaparral Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Scottsdale Road

    66 m · 11 sec · North Scottsdale Road

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto North Goldwater Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Goldwater Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East Indian School Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · East Indian School Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North 64th Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North 64th Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East McDowell Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · East McDowell Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Hohokam Expressway

    750 ft · 14 sec · Hohokam Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward AZ 202 Loop West

    1.2 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Red Mountain Freeway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Red Mountain Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward I 10 West

    1 mi · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Papago Freeway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Papago Freeway

  13. 13

    Continue on Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel

    2756 ft · 36 sec · Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel

  14. 14

    Continue on Papago Freeway

    5.6 mi · 6 min · Papago Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward AZ 202 Loop South

    1.5 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Congressman Ed Pastor Freeway

    6.3 mi · 7 min · Congressman Ed Pastor Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Dobbins Road

    1897 ft · 49 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Dobbins Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · West Dobbins Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South 51st Avenue

    17 m · 1 sec · South 51st Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 51st Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
71.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Papago Freeway
6.92 mi · 25%
Congressman Ed Pastor Freeway
6.26 mi · 23%
East McDowell Road
2.2 mi · 8%
Red Mountain Freeway
2.14 mi · 8%
North 64th Street
1.7 mi · 6%
East Chaparral Road
1.57 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Congressman Ed Pastor Freeway

Merge slight left onto Congressman Ed Pastor Freeway

6.26 mi · 00h 07m

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 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.2 mi
18.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Phoenix
00h 20m from Scottsdale
Leave By
7:08 PM MST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Scottsdale and Sunny near Laveen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 27.8 miles (44.8 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?

Phoenix is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.9 miles from Scottsdale and 13.9 miles from Laveen.

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

The direct path is about 18.6 miles (29.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 7:08 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.58 one way or $9.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Scottsdale and Sunny near Laveen.

Stop Ideas Near Phoenix

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 Phoenix and the surrounding midpoint area.
Mastro's City Hall
Food stop 9.5 mi away

Mastro's City Hall

Scottsdale , AZ
6991 E Camelback Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251, United States
Rating 4.6/5 1,194 reviews Fine dining restaurant,Restaurant,Steak house
The Phoenix Police Museum
Scenic stop 1.2 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 9 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
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 10.3 mi away

Tolleson City Hall

Tolleson , AZ
9555 W Van Buren St, Tolleson, AZ 85353, United States
Rating 4.9/5 32 reviews City or town hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

4 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

6 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

12 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West
RAIL

Maricopa

43 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scottsdale and Laveen. Straight-line distance: 18.58 mi (29.9 km).

Scottsdale

#1 Scottsdale

The fourth most populous city in Arizona and the center of the Scottsdale metropolitan area.

Population262,647
Coordinates33.5092100, -111.8990300
Altitude383
CountryUnited States
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#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.

Population0
Coordinates33.3628200, -112.1693200
Altitude315
CountryUnited States
Start: Scottsdale (-111.89903, 33.50921)
End: Laveen (-112.16932, 33.36282)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 45 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.98 gal
3.72 L · about $4.58
Round trip
$9.16
1.96 gal · 7.44 L
Estimated CO2
8.7 kg one way
Round trip: 17.4 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $4.58 $9.16
Mid-grade $5.03 $4.93 $9.87
Premium $5.36 $5.26 $10.51
Diesel $6.27 $6.15 $12.29

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 Scottsdale and Laveen. The current time is 15:43:34.

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.