Iowa City to Mesa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Iowa City from Mesa?

The distance from Iowa City to Mesa is 1245.4 miles (2004.2 km) as the crow flies. Mesa is located WSW of Iowa City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1500.4 miles, taking about 27h 38min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 0min. Both are located in United States — Iowa City 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 Iowa City 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.