Origin
Mesa, AZ
Morning in Mesa on Friday
Local time
9:04 AM
MST
Current temp
93°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mesa, 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
39m
Distance
24.1 mi
39 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mesa, AZ
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Laveen, AZ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Mesa, AZ to Laveen, AZ covers 24.1 miles and takes about 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Baseline Road, Superstition Freeway, South Mesa Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.6 miles on West Baseline Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.80 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 24.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (31%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Mesa, AZ to Laveen, AZ covers 24.1 miles and takes about 39m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Baseline Road is the longest continuous segment at about 10.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Mesa Drive.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 24.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 39m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Mesa Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.8 miles (US 60 / Superstition Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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North Mesa Drive
Turn left onto North Mesa Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
2.8 mi into trip
|
~5m in
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US 60 / Superstition Freeway
Merge onto US 60 / Superstition Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
10.3 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward I 10 East: Tucson
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Toward I 10 East: Tucson
6
11.2 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Baseline Road, Guadalupe
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Baseline Road, Guadalupe
5
11.5 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
West Baseline Road
Turn right onto West Baseline Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Mesa, AZ to Laveen, AZ, road signs begin pointing toward Guadalupe along the way.
Guadalupe
11.2 mi in
|
~16m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Baseline Road | 10.6 mi | 18m |
| Superstition Freeway | 7.5 mi | 8m |
| South Mesa Drive | 2 mi | 3m |
| South 43rd Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| West Dobbins Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| North Mesa Drive | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| South 51st Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East University Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West Baseline Road
— 10.6 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mesa, AZ and Laveen, AZ.
1
Start on East University Drive
73 ft
·
8 sec
·
East University Drive
2
Turn left onto North Mesa Drive
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
North Mesa Drive
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on South Mesa Drive
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
South Mesa Drive
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward US 60 West: Phoenix
5
Merge onto US 60
7.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Superstition Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
2 min
Toward I 10 East: Tucson
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward Baseline Road, Guadalupe
8
Turn right onto West Baseline Road
11 mi
·
18 min
·
West Baseline Road
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
9
Turn left onto South 43rd Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South 43rd Avenue
Use the left lane.
10
Turn right onto West Dobbins Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Dobbins Road
11
Turn left onto 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
$4.80 one way
$9.60 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $5.08 | $10.16 |
| premium | $5.59 | $5.30 | $10.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.32 | $10.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.53 | $1.16 |
| Efficient EV | 6 | 0 | $2.11 | $0.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.37 | $1.54 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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.
Destination
Laveen, AZ
Morning in Laveen on Friday
Local time
9:04 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
36 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
39m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Mesa, AZ to Laveen, AZ covers 24.1 miles and takes about 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Baseline Road, Superstition Freeway, South Mesa Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.1 miles from Mesa, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.80 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 is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 24.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 39m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Mesa Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.8 miles (US 60 / Superstition Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Mesa, AZ to Laveen, AZ, road signs begin pointing toward Guadalupe along the way.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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