Ann Arbor to Mesa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1641 miles 2640.9 km · straight line
1955.1 miles actual route 3146.5 km · driving distance
35h 8min estimated drive time
$188 - $232 estimated fuel cost
~3h 48min flight time
257° WSW bearing direction

How far is Ann Arbor from Mesa?

The distance from Ann Arbor to Mesa is 1641 miles (2640.9 km) as the crow flies. Mesa is located WSW of Ann Arbor. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1955.1 miles, taking about 35h 8min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 48min. Both are located in United States — Ann Arbor in Michigan and Mesa in Arizona.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Ann Arbor and Mesa. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Ann Arbor to Mesa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 35h 8min $188 - $232 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 48min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~42h 10min $156–$293* Budget
Train ~45h 40min $235–$684* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Ann Arbor & Mesa

Quick Facts

Ann Arbor
42.28°N, 83.74°W
America/Detroit
269m elevation
Mesa
33.42°N, 111.83°W
America/Phoenix
378m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 547 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 137 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 15.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM