Kansas City to Mesa: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Kansas City from Mesa?
The distance from Kansas City to Mesa is 1036.3 miles (1667.7 km) as the crow flies. Mesa is located WSW of Kansas City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1194.2 miles, taking about 22h 1min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 35min. Both are located in United States — Kansas City in Missouri 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 Kansas 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.
How to Get from Kansas City to Mesa
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 345 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 86 hours
- You could travel this distance about 24 times to circle the Earth's equator