Cedar Rapids to Mesa: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Cedar Rapids from Mesa?
The distance from Cedar Rapids to Mesa is 1248.6 miles (2009.4 km) as the crow flies. Mesa is located WSW of Cedar Rapids. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1507.1 miles, taking about 27h 54min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 1min. Both are located in United States — Cedar Rapids in Iowa 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 Cedar Rapids 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 Cedar Rapids to Mesa
Suggested Stops Between Cedar Rapids & Mesa
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 416 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 104 hours
- You could travel this distance about 19.9 times to circle the Earth's equator