Billings to Mesa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

872.5 miles 1404.2 km · straight line
1229.1 miles actual route 1978 km · driving distance
22h 35min estimated drive time
$118 - $146 estimated fuel cost
~2h 15min flight time
193° SSW bearing direction

How far is Billings from Mesa?

The distance from Billings to Mesa is 872.5 miles (1404.2 km) as the crow flies. Mesa is located SSW of Billings. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1229.1 miles, taking about 22h 35min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 15min. Both are located in United States — Billings in Montana 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 Billings 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 Billings to Mesa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 22h 35min $118 - $146 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 15min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~27h 6min $98–$184* Budget
Train ~29h 22min $147–$430* Comfort

Flying saves significant time. Driving is better if you want flexibility and stops.

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

Suggested Stops Between Billings & Mesa

Quick Facts

Billings
45.78°N, 108.50°W
America/Denver
952m 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 291 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 73 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 28.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM