Mesa to Oakland: Road Trip Guide & Distance

659.6 miles 1061.6 km · straight line
757.1 miles actual route 1218.4 km · driving distance
13h 50min estimated drive time
$73 - $90 estimated fuel cost
~1h 50min flight time
300° WNW bearing direction

How far is Mesa from Oakland?

The distance from Mesa to Oakland is 659.6 miles (1061.6 km) as the crow flies. Oakland is located WNW of Mesa. By car, the driving distance is approximately 757.1 miles, taking about 13h 50min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 50min. Both are located in United States — Mesa in Arizona and Oakland in California.

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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Mesa and Oakland. 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 Oakland

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 50min $73 - $90 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 50min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 36min $61–$114* Budget
Train ~17h 59min $91–$265* Comfort

Flying saves significant time. Driving is better if you want flexibility and stops.

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

Suggested Stops Between Mesa & Oakland

Quick Facts

Mesa
33.42°N, 111.83°W
America/Phoenix
378m elevation
Oakland
37.80°N, 122.27°W
America/Los_Angeles
13m elevation

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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 220 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 55 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 37.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM