Boulder to Mesa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

582.7 miles 937.8 km · straight line
878.1 miles actual route 1413.1 km · driving distance
15h 53min estimated drive time
$85 - $104 estimated fuel cost
~1h 40min flight time
221° SW bearing direction

How far is Boulder from Mesa?

The distance from Boulder to Mesa is 582.7 miles (937.8 km) as the crow flies. Mesa is located SW of Boulder. By car, the driving distance is approximately 878.1 miles, taking about 15h 53min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 40min. Both are located in United States — Boulder in Colorado 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 Boulder 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 Boulder to Mesa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 53min $85 - $104 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 40min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 4min $70–$132* Budget
Train ~20h 39min $105–$307* 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 Boulder & Mesa

Quick Facts

Boulder
40.02°N, 105.27°W
America/Denver
1655m 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 194 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 49 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 42.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM