Dallas, Texas to Mesa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

870.6 miles 1401.1 km · straight line
1056 miles actual route 1699.4 km · driving distance
18h 9min estimated drive time
$102 - $125 estimated fuel cost
~2h 15min flight time
277° W bearing direction

How far is Dallas, Texas from Mesa?

The distance from Dallas, Texas to Mesa is 870.6 miles (1401.1 km) as the crow flies. Mesa is located W of Dallas, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1056 miles, taking about 18h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 15min. Both are located in United States — Dallas, Texas in Texas 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 Dallas, Texas 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 Dallas, Texas to Mesa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 9min $102 - $125 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 15min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 47min $84–$158* Budget
Train ~23h 36min $127–$370* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Dallas, Texas & Mesa

Quick Facts

Dallas, Texas
32.78°N, 96.80°W
America/Chicago
131m 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 290 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 73 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 28.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM