Davenport to Mesa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1288.5 miles 2073.6 km · straight line
1552.4 miles actual route 2498.3 km · driving distance
28h 37min estimated drive time
$149 - $184 estimated fuel cost
~3h 6min flight time
251° WSW bearing direction

How far is Davenport from Mesa?

The distance from Davenport to Mesa is 1288.5 miles (2073.6 km) as the crow flies. Mesa is located WSW of Davenport. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1552.4 miles, taking about 28h 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 6min. Both are located in United States — Davenport 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 Davenport 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 Davenport to Mesa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 28h 37min $149 - $184 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 6min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~34h 20min $124–$233* Budget
Train ~37h 12min $186–$543* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Davenport & Mesa

Quick Facts

Davenport
41.52°N, 90.58°W
America/Chicago
180m 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 430 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 107 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 19.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM