Joliet to Mesa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1411.8 miles 2272 km · straight line
1705.1 miles actual route 2744.1 km · driving distance
30h 27min estimated drive time
$164 - $202 estimated fuel cost
~3h 20min flight time
254° WSW bearing direction

How far is Joliet from Mesa?

The distance from Joliet to Mesa is 1411.8 miles (2272 km) as the crow flies. Mesa is located WSW of Joliet. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1705.1 miles, taking about 30h 27min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 20min. Both are located in United States — Joliet in Illinois 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 Joliet 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 Joliet to Mesa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 30h 27min $164 - $202 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 20min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~36h 32min $136–$256* Budget
Train ~39h 35min $205–$597* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Joliet & Mesa

Quick Facts

Joliet
41.53°N, 88.08°W
America/Chicago
165m 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 471 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 118 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 17.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM