Death Valley to Mesa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

360.1 miles 579.6 km · straight line
425.7 miles actual route 685.1 km · driving distance
8h 49min estimated drive time
$41 - $50 estimated fuel cost
~1h 13min flight time
125° SE bearing direction

How far is Death Valley from Mesa?

The distance from Death Valley to Mesa is 360.1 miles (579.6 km) as the crow flies. Mesa is located SE of Death Valley. By car, the driving distance is approximately 425.7 miles, taking about 8h 49min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 13min. Both are located in United States — Death Valley in California and Mesa in Arizona.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Death Valley 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 Death Valley to Mesa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 49min $41 - $50 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 13min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 35min $34–$64* Budget
Train ~8h 23min $51–$149* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Death Valley & Mesa

Quick Facts

Death Valley
36.53°N, 116.93°W
America/Los_Angeles
-86m 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 120 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 30 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 69.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM