Arlington, Texas to Mesa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

853 miles 1372.8 km · straight line
1039.1 miles actual route 1672.3 km · driving distance
17h 49min estimated drive time
$100 - $123 estimated fuel cost
~2h 13min flight time
277° W bearing direction

How far is Arlington, Texas from Mesa?

The distance from Arlington, Texas to Mesa is 853 miles (1372.8 km) as the crow flies. Mesa is located W of Arlington, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1039.1 miles, taking about 17h 49min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 13min. Both are located in United States — Arlington, Texas in Texas 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 Arlington, Texas 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 Arlington, Texas to Mesa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 49min $100 - $123 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 13min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 23min $83–$156* Budget
Train ~23h 10min $125–$364* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Arlington, Texas & Mesa

Quick Facts

Arlington, Texas
32.74°N, 97.11°W
America/Chicago
184m 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 284 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 71 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 29.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM