Lexington, Kentucky to Mesa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1559.8 miles 2510.3 km · straight line
1783.3 miles actual route 2869.9 km · driving distance
31h 56min estimated drive time
$172 - $211 estimated fuel cost
~3h 38min flight time
267° W bearing direction

How far is Lexington, Kentucky from Mesa?

The distance from Lexington, Kentucky to Mesa is 1559.8 miles (2510.3 km) as the crow flies. Mesa is located W of Lexington, Kentucky. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1783.3 miles, taking about 31h 56min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 38min. Both are located in United States — Lexington, Kentucky in Kentucky 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 Lexington, Kentucky 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 Lexington, Kentucky to Mesa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 31h 56min $172 - $211 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 38min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~38h 19min $143–$267* Budget
Train ~41h 31min $214–$624* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lexington, Kentucky & Mesa

Quick Facts

Lexington, Kentucky
38.04°N, 84.50°W
America/New_York
298m 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 520 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 130 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 16 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM