Laguna Beach to Mesa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

343.2 miles 552.3 km · straight line
384.3 miles actual route 618.4 km · driving distance
7h 3min estimated drive time
$37 - $46 estimated fuel cost
~1h 11min flight time
90° E bearing direction

How far is Laguna Beach from Mesa?

The distance from Laguna Beach to Mesa is 343.2 miles (552.3 km) as the crow flies. Mesa is located E of Laguna Beach. By car, the driving distance is approximately 384.3 miles, taking about 7h 3min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 11min. Both are located in United States — Laguna Beach 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 Laguna Beach 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 Laguna Beach to Mesa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 3min $37 - $46 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 11min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 28min $31–$58* Budget
Train ~6h 42min $46–$135* Comfort

For 2+ travelers, driving is usually cheaper. Solo? Consider the bus.

* Estimated range. Actual prices vary by date and provider.

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Quick Facts

Laguna Beach
33.54°N, 117.79°W
America/Los_Angeles
21m 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 114 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 29 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 72.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM