Los Angeles to Mesa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

371 miles 597.1 km · straight line
389 miles actual route 626.1 km · driving distance
7h 3min estimated drive time
$37 - $46 estimated fuel cost
~1h 15min flight time
95° E bearing direction

How far is Los Angeles from Mesa?

The distance from Los Angeles to Mesa is 371 miles (597.1 km) as the crow flies. Mesa is located E of Los Angeles. By car, the driving distance is approximately 389 miles, taking about 7h 3min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 15min. Both are located in United States — Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Mesa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 3min $37 - $46 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 15min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 28min $31–$58* Budget
Train ~6h 42min $47–$136* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Los Angeles & Mesa

Quick Facts

Los Angeles
34.05°N, 118.24°W
America/Los_Angeles
71m 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 124 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 31 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 67.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM