Mesa to Peoria: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1320.8 miles 2125.7 km · straight line
1613.8 miles actual route 2597.1 km · driving distance
28h 48min estimated drive time
$155 - $191 estimated fuel cost
~3h 9min flight time
61° ENE bearing direction

How far is Mesa from Peoria?

The distance from Mesa to Peoria is 1320.8 miles (2125.7 km) as the crow flies. Peoria is located ENE of Mesa. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1613.8 miles, taking about 28h 48min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 9min. Both are located in United States — Mesa in Arizona and Peoria in Illinois.

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 Peoria. 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 Peoria

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 28h 48min $155 - $191 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 9min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~34h 34min $129–$242* Budget
Train ~37h 26min $194–$565* 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 & Peoria

Quick Facts

Mesa
33.42°N, 111.83°W
America/Phoenix
378m elevation
Peoria
40.69°N, 89.59°W
America/Chicago
153m elevation

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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 440 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 110 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 18.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM