Manhattan to Mesa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

936.9 miles 1507.8 km · straight line
1095.2 miles actual route 1762.5 km · driving distance
20h 25min estimated drive time
$105 - $130 estimated fuel cost
~2h 23min flight time
250° WSW bearing direction

How far is Manhattan from Mesa?

The distance from Manhattan to Mesa is 936.9 miles (1507.8 km) as the crow flies. Mesa is located WSW of Manhattan. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1095.2 miles, taking about 20h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 23min. Both are located in United States — Manhattan in Kansas 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 Manhattan 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 Manhattan to Mesa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 25min $105 - $130 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 23min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 30min $88–$164* Budget
Train ~26h 33min $131–$383* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Manhattan & Mesa

Quick Facts

Manhattan
39.18°N, 96.57°W
America/Chicago
311m 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 312 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 78 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 26.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM