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Trip from Chandler, AZ to Laveen, AZ

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

32m

Distance

24.7 mi

40 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 29m ★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States

Chandler, AZ

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Downtown Laveen, AZ, AZ

Laveen, AZ

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Trip Overview

The drive from Chandler, AZ to Laveen, AZ covers 24.7 miles and takes about 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Congressman Ed Pastor Freeway, Santan Freeway, South 51st Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.8 miles on Congressman Ed Pastor Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.92 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 24.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

32m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 32m highway drive covering 24.7 miles, with most of the trip on Congressman Ed Pastor Freeway and Santan Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 12.8 miles on Congressman Ed Pastor Freeway.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Congressman Ed Pastor Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 12.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Congressman Ed Pastor Freeway and Santan Freeway. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near North Washington Street.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 24.7 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (North Washington Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (East Buffalo Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (AZ 87 / North Arizona Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

7
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | North Washington Street

Turn right onto North Washington Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
4
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | East Buffalo Street

Turn right onto East Buffalo Street

Navigation decision point

4
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | AZ 87 / North Arizona Avenue

Turn left onto AZ 87 / North Arizona Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
1.7 mi into trip | ~3m in | AZ 202 Loop / Santan Freeway

Merge onto AZ 202 Loop / Santan Freeway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
21.9 mi into trip | ~26m in

Take the exit toward Estrella Drive

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 68 Toward Estrella Drive

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Congressman Ed Pastor Freeway 12.8 mi 14m
Santan Freeway 7.3 mi 8m
South 51st Avenue 2 mi 3m
North Arizona Avenue 1.2 mi 2m
West Estrella Drive 0.4 mi <1m
North Washington Street 0.1 mi <1m
East Buffalo Street <0.1 mi <1m
East Chandler Boulevard <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Congressman Ed Pastor Freeway — 12.8 mi, about 14m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on East Chandler Boulevard

357 ft · 9 sec · East Chandler Boulevard
2

Turn right onto North Washington Street

0.1 mi · 21 sec · North Washington Street
Use the right lane.
3

Turn right onto East Buffalo Street

393 ft · 15 sec · East Buffalo Street
4

Turn left onto AZ 87

1.2 mi · 2 min · North Arizona Avenue
Use the left lane.
5

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 42 sec
Toward AZ 202 Loop West
6

Merge onto AZ 202 Loop

7.3 mi · 8 min · Santan Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Continue on AZ 202 Loop

13 mi · 14 min · Congressman Ed Pastor Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 53 sec
Exit 68 Toward Estrella Drive Use the slight right lane.
9

Turn right onto West Estrella Drive

0.4 mi · 46 sec · West Estrella Drive
10

Turn left onto South 51st Avenue

2.0 mi · 3 min · South 51st Avenue
11

Continue on South 51st Avenue

91 ft · 9 sec · South 51st Avenue
Use the left lane.
12

Arrive at destination

South 51st Avenue

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.92 one way

$9.84 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.36 $5.21 $10.41
premium $5.59 $5.44 $10.87
diesel $5.61 $5.45 $10.91

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 8.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 7.4 0 $2.59 $1.19
Efficient EV 6.2 0 $2.16 $0.99
EV Truck/SUV 9.9 0 $3.46 $1.58

Gas CO2

9 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Chandler, AZ

Morning in Chandler on Friday

Local time

11:07 AM

MST

Current temp

89°F

Partly Sunny

SW 0 to 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 16 at 3:13AM PDT until April 17 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 16 at 3:13AM PDT until April 17 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV

Destination

Laveen, AZ

Morning in Laveen on Friday

Local time

11:07 AM

MST

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

32 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

32m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Chandler, AZ to Laveen, AZ covers 24.7 miles and takes about 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Congressman Ed Pastor Freeway, Santan Freeway, South 51st Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 12.3 miles from Chandler, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.92 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 24.7 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (North Washington Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (East Buffalo Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (AZ 87 / North Arizona Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Chandler, AZ to Laveen, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Casa Grande Ruins National Monument.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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