Mesa to Pendleton: Road Trip Guide & Distance

923.5 miles 1486.3 km · straight line
1146.9 miles actual route 1845.7 km · driving distance
21h 45min estimated drive time
$110 - $136 estimated fuel cost
~2h 21min flight time
339° NNW bearing direction

How far is Mesa from Pendleton?

The distance from Mesa to Pendleton is 923.5 miles (1486.3 km) as the crow flies. Pendleton is located NNW of Mesa. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1146.9 miles, taking about 21h 45min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 21min. Both are located in United States — Mesa in Arizona and Pendleton in Oregon.

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 Mesa and Pendleton. 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 Pendleton

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 45min $110 - $136 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 21min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~26h 6min $92–$172* Budget
Train ~28h 17min $138–$401* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Mesa & Pendleton

Quick Facts

Mesa
33.42°N, 111.83°W
America/Phoenix
378m elevation
Pendleton
45.67°N, 118.79°W
America/Los_Angeles
325m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 308 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 77 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 27 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM