Chico to Mesa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

705.3 miles 1135.1 km · straight line
858.5 miles actual route 1381.7 km · driving distance
15h 47min estimated drive time
$83 - $102 estimated fuel cost
~1h 55min flight time
125° SE bearing direction

How far is Chico from Mesa?

The distance from Chico to Mesa is 705.3 miles (1135.1 km) as the crow flies. Mesa is located SE of Chico. By car, the driving distance is approximately 858.5 miles, taking about 15h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 55min. Both are located in United States — Chico in California 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Chico 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 Chico to Mesa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 47min $83 - $102 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 55min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 56min $69–$129* Budget
Train ~20h 31min $103–$300* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Chico & Mesa

Quick Facts

Chico
39.73°N, 121.84°W
America/Los_Angeles
60m 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 235 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 59 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 35.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM