Columbus, Ohio to Mesa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1652.2 miles 2658.9 km · straight line
1863.9 miles actual route 2999.7 km · driving distance
33h 32min estimated drive time
$179 - $221 estimated fuel cost
~3h 49min flight time
263° W bearing direction

How far is Columbus, Ohio from Mesa?

The distance from Columbus, Ohio to Mesa is 1652.2 miles (2658.9 km) as the crow flies. Mesa is located W of Columbus, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1863.9 miles, taking about 33h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 49min. Both are located in United States — Columbus, Ohio in Ohio 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 Columbus, Ohio 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 Columbus, Ohio to Mesa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 33h 32min $179 - $221 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 49min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~40h 14min $149–$280* Budget
Train ~43h 36min $224–$652* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbus, Ohio & Mesa

Quick Facts

Columbus, Ohio
39.96°N, 83.00°W
America/New_York
275m 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 551 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 138 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 15.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM