Origin
Phoenix, AZ
Late night in Phoenix on Friday
Local time
5:49 AM
MST
Current temp
93°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Phoenix, 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
20m
Distance
11.2 mi
18 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Phoenix, AZ
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Laveen, AZ
Александр Лич
Trip Overview
The drive from Phoenix, AZ to Laveen, AZ covers 11.2 miles and takes about 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South 43rd Avenue, West Lower Buckeye Road, South 35th Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 2.8 miles on South 43rd Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.23 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 11.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 20m drive with frequent turns across 11.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South 43rd Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 2.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.3 miles in near West Buckeye Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 11.2 miles you will encounter 10 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 1.3 miles (West Buckeye Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (South 19th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.3 miles (South 35th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
1.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
West Buckeye Road
Turn right onto West Buckeye Road
Navigation decision point
6
2.3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
South 19th Avenue
Turn left onto South 19th Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
5.3 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
South 35th Avenue
Turn left onto South 35th Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
6.4 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
West Broadway Road
Turn right onto West Broadway Road
Navigation decision point
5
7.4 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
South 43rd Avenue
Turn left onto South 43rd Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South 43rd Avenue | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| West Lower Buckeye Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| South 35th Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| West Broadway Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| West Buckeye Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| South 19th Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| West Dobbins Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| South 7th Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
South 43rd Avenue
— 2.8 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Phoenix, AZ and Laveen, AZ.
1
Start on West Washington Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Washington Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
2
Turn left onto South 7th Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South 7th Avenue
3
Turn right onto West Buckeye Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Buckeye Road
4
Turn left onto South 19th Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South 19th Avenue
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto West Lower Buckeye Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
West Lower Buckeye Road
6
Turn left onto South 35th Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
South 35th Avenue
Use the left lane.
7
Turn right onto West Broadway Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Broadway Road
8
Turn left onto South 43rd Avenue
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
South 43rd Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
9
Turn right onto West Dobbins Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Dobbins Road
10
Turn left onto South 51st Avenue
91 ft
·
9 sec
·
South 51st Avenue
Use the left lane.
11
Arrive at destination
South 51st Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.23 one way
$4.46 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $2.36 | $4.72 |
| premium | $5.59 | $2.47 | $4.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.47 | $4.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.18 | $0.54 |
| Efficient EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.98 | $0.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.57 | $0.72 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Late night in Laveen on Friday
Local time
5:49 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
20m 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 Phoenix, AZ to Laveen, AZ covers 11.2 miles and takes about 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South 43rd Avenue, West Lower Buckeye Road, South 35th Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.6 miles from Phoenix, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.23 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 11.2 miles you will encounter 10 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 1.3 miles (West Buckeye Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (South 19th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.3 miles (South 35th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Phoenix, AZ to Laveen, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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