Atlanta to Mesa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1575.2 miles 2535 km · straight line
1793.8 miles actual route 2886.8 km · driving distance
31h 50min estimated drive time
$173 - $212 estimated fuel cost
~3h 40min flight time
277° W bearing direction

How far is Atlanta from Mesa?

The distance from Atlanta to Mesa is 1575.2 miles (2535 km) as the crow flies. Mesa is located W of Atlanta. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1793.8 miles, taking about 31h 50min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 40min. Both are located in United States — Atlanta in Georgia 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 Atlanta 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 Atlanta to Mesa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 31h 50min $173 - $212 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 40min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~38h 12min $144–$269* Budget
Train ~41h 23min $215–$628* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Atlanta & Mesa

Quick Facts

Atlanta
33.75°N, 84.39°W
America/New_York
320m 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 525 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 131 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 15.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM