Barstow to Mesa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

314 miles 505.3 km · straight line
389.5 miles actual route 626.8 km · driving distance
7h 17min estimated drive time
$37 - $46 estimated fuel cost
~1h 8min flight time
108° ESE bearing direction

How far is Barstow from Mesa?

The distance from Barstow to Mesa is 314 miles (505.3 km) as the crow flies. Mesa is located ESE of Barstow. By car, the driving distance is approximately 389.5 miles, taking about 7h 17min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 8min. Both are located in United States — Barstow in California and Mesa in Arizona.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Barstow 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 Barstow to Mesa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 17min $37 - $46 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 8min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 44min $31–$58* Budget
Train ~6h 55min $47–$136* Comfort

For 2+ travelers, driving is usually cheaper. Solo? Consider the bus.

* Estimated range. Actual prices vary by date and provider.

Suggested Stops Between Barstow & Mesa

Quick Facts

Barstow
34.90°N, 117.02°W
America/Los_Angeles
663m 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 105 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 26 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 79.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM