Duluth, Minnesota to Mesa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1385.7 miles 2230 km · straight line
1782.7 miles actual route 2868.9 km · driving distance
32h 45min estimated drive time
$172 - $211 estimated fuel cost
~3h 17min flight time
235° SW bearing direction

How far is Duluth, Minnesota from Mesa?

The distance from Duluth, Minnesota to Mesa is 1385.7 miles (2230 km) as the crow flies. Mesa is located SW of Duluth, Minnesota. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1782.7 miles, taking about 32h 45min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 17min. Both are located in United States — Duluth, Minnesota in Minnesota 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 Duluth, Minnesota 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 Duluth, Minnesota to Mesa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 32h 45min $172 - $211 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 17min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~39h 18min $143–$267* Budget
Train ~42h 35min $214–$624* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Duluth, Minnesota & Mesa

Quick Facts

Duluth, Minnesota
46.78°N, 92.11°W
America/Chicago
214m 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 462 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 115 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 18 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM