Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
41m
Distance
31.4 mi
50 km
Drive Score
7/10
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.
Gilbert, AZ
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Laveen, AZ
Александр Лич
Gilbert, AZ to Laveen, AZ is 31.4 miles and takes about 41 minutes via Congressman Ed Pastor Freeway and Santan Freeway, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within the Desert Southwest region, primarily in Arizona. You'll spend most of your time on the highway, making it a straightforward and efficient trip. If you're looking for a quick, no-fuss transit between these two points, this route delivers.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Congressman Ed Pastor Freeway | 12.8 mi | 14m |
| Santan Freeway | 10.4 mi | 12m |
| North Gilbert Road | 4.8 mi | 8m |
| South 51st Avenue | 2 mi | 3m |
| West Estrella Drive | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East Cullumber Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Elm Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Gilbert, AZ and Laveen, AZ.
Start on this road
Turn left onto North Elm Street
Turn left onto East Cullumber Avenue
Turn left onto North Gilbert Road
Take the ramp
Merge onto AZ 202 Loop
Continue on AZ 202 Loop
Take the exit
Turn right onto West Estrella Drive
Turn left onto South 51st Avenue
Continue on South 51st Avenue
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 28.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto North Elm Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto East Cullumber Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto North Gilbert Road
Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto AZ 202 Loop / Santan Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Estrella Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$6.32 one way
$12.65 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.43 | $6.71 | $13.42 |
| premium | $5.67 | $7.01 | $14.03 |
| diesel | $6.28 | $7.76 | $15.52 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 11 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.30 | $1.51 |
| Efficient EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.75 | $1.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.40 | $2.01 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Morning in Gilbert on Wednesday
Local time
9:47 AM
MST
Current temp
84°F
Sunny
Destination
Morning in Laveen on Wednesday
Local time
9:47 AM
MST
Current temp
83°F
Sunny
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 mostly highway, with 74% of the route on freeways. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 12.8 miles on the Congressman Ed Pastor Freeway before transitioning to surface roads. Expect a good amount of merging and exiting as you navigate the freeway system. The latter part of the drive will involve more local traffic and intersections.
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 early in the drive near North Elm Street.
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 31.4 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: near the start (North Elm Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (East Cullumber Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (North Gilbert Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
118 ft
Total Descent
317 ft
Highest Point
1,251 ft
~4.5 mi in
Elevation Range
214 ft
Gilbert is in the southeast valley of the Greater Phoenix region of Arizona. With a population of 270,000 (2021 est.) it is the largest town in the US. people. Once a railway town and the "Hay Capital of the World", Gilbert is now a diverse suburban center, retaining its agricultural and railroad history and celebrating its "small town" feel.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 31.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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