Mesa to Muscatine: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1263.5 miles 2033.4 km · straight line
1540.3 miles actual route 2478.9 km · driving distance
28h 24min estimated drive time
$148 - $182 estimated fuel cost
~3h 3min flight time
58° ENE bearing direction

How far is Mesa from Muscatine?

The distance from Mesa to Muscatine is 1263.5 miles (2033.4 km) as the crow flies. Muscatine is located ENE of Mesa. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1540.3 miles, taking about 28h 24min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 3min. Both are located in United States — Mesa in Arizona and Muscatine in Iowa.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Mesa and Muscatine. 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 Mesa to Muscatine

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 28h 24min $148 - $182 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 3min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~34h 5min $123–$231* Budget
Train ~36h 55min $185–$539* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Mesa & Muscatine

Quick Facts

Mesa
33.42°N, 111.83°W
America/Phoenix
378m elevation
Muscatine
41.42°N, 91.04°W
America/Chicago
177m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 421 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 105 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 19.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM