Cedar Rapids to Mesa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1248.6 miles 2009.4 km · straight line
1507.1 miles actual route 2425.4 km · driving distance
27h 54min estimated drive time
$145 - $179 estimated fuel cost
~3h 1min flight time
248° WSW bearing direction

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 27h 54min $145 - $179 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 1min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~33h 29min $121–$226* Budget
Train ~36h 16min $181–$527* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cedar Rapids & Mesa

Quick Facts

Cedar Rapids
42.01°N, 91.64°W
America/Chicago
247m 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 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
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM