Aurora, Illinois to Mesa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1404.5 miles 2260.3 km · straight line
1715.5 miles actual route 2760.9 km · driving distance
30h 48min estimated drive time
$165 - $203 estimated fuel cost
~3h 20min flight time
253° WSW bearing direction

How far is Aurora, Illinois from Mesa?

The distance from Aurora, Illinois to Mesa is 1404.5 miles (2260.3 km) as the crow flies. Mesa is located WSW of Aurora, Illinois. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1715.5 miles, taking about 30h 48min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 20min. Both are located in United States — Aurora, Illinois in Illinois 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 Aurora, Illinois 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 Aurora, Illinois to Mesa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 30h 48min $165 - $203 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 20min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~36h 58min $137–$257* Budget
Train ~40h 2min $206–$600* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Aurora, Illinois & Mesa

Quick Facts

Aurora, Illinois
41.76°N, 88.32°W
America/Chicago
207m 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 468 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 117 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 17.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM