Columbia, Missouri to Mesa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1149.8 miles 1850.5 km · straight line
1316 miles actual route 2117.9 km · driving distance
24h 18min estimated drive time
$127 - $156 estimated fuel cost
~2h 49min flight time
257° WSW bearing direction

How far is Columbia, Missouri from Mesa?

The distance from Columbia, Missouri to Mesa is 1149.8 miles (1850.5 km) as the crow flies. Mesa is located WSW of Columbia, Missouri. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1316 miles, taking about 24h 18min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 49min. Both are located in United States — Columbia, Missouri in Missouri 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 Columbia, Missouri 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 Columbia, Missouri to Mesa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 24h 18min $127 - $156 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 49min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~29h 10min $105–$197* Budget
Train ~31h 35min $158–$461* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbia, Missouri & Mesa

Quick Facts

Columbia, Missouri
38.95°N, 92.33°W
America/Chicago
215m 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 383 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 96 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 21.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM