Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
38m
Distance
29.2 mi
47 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Deer Valley, AZ
Line Knipst
Laveen, AZ
Александр Лич
Deer Valley to Laveen is 29.2 miles and takes about 38 minutes via the Black Canyon Freeway, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Arizona's Desert Southwest region, making it a straightforward drive. You'll spend most of your time on the freeway, which is ideal if you're looking for a quick and efficient transit between these two Phoenix-area locations. Expect a simple, no-fuss trip that gets you where you need to go without much fanfare.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Black Canyon Freeway | 14.1 mi | 16m |
| Congressman Ed Pastor Freeway | 6.3 mi | 7m |
| Papago Freeway | 3.2 mi | 3m |
| West Dobbins Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| West Deer Valley Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| North Black Canyon Highway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| South 51st Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North 35th Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Deer Valley, AZ and Laveen, AZ.
Start on North 35th Avenue
Turn left onto West Deer Valley Road
Turn right onto North Black Canyon Highway
Continue on this road
Merge onto I 17
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 10
Take the exit
Merge onto AZ 202 Loop
Take the exit
Turn left onto West Dobbins Road
Turn right onto South 51st Avenue
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 27.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto West Deer Valley Road
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 10 East, I 10 West: Central Phoenix, Los Angeles
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward I 10 West: Los Angeles
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward AZ 202 Loop South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Dobbins Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$5.96 one way
$11.93 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.52 | $6.34 | $12.69 |
| premium | $5.72 | $6.57 | $13.15 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $6.15 | $12.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.07 | $1.40 |
| Efficient EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.56 | $1.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.09 | $1.87 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Deer Valley on Wednesday
Local time
2:47 PM
MST
Current temp
96°F
Sunny
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued May 25 at 12:41AM PDT until May 27 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV
Destination
Afternoon in Laveen on Wednesday
Local time
2:47 PM
MST
Current temp
98°F
Sunny
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued May 25 at 12:41AM PDT until May 27 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This drive is predominantly highway, with 81% of the 29.2 miles on freeway. You'll experience a longest stretch of 14.1 miles on the Black Canyon Freeway before transitioning to surface roads closer to Laveen. Given the high highway percentage and the relatively short overall distance, you can anticipate a good amount of merging and higher speeds for most of the trip. The urban environment means you'll likely encounter frequent exits and entrances.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Black Canyon Freeway and Congressman Ed Pastor Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Deer Valley Road.
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 29.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Deer Valley Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
54 ft
Total Descent
391 ft
Highest Point
1,391 ft
~2.1 mi in
Elevation Range
384 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Deer Valley, AZ to Laveen, AZ, road signs begin pointing toward Los Angeles along the way.
Los Angeles
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 29.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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