Mesa to Pinnacles: Road Trip Guide & Distance

570.3 miles 917.8 km · straight line
658.8 miles actual route 1060.3 km · driving distance
12h 40min estimated drive time
$63 - $78 estimated fuel cost
~1h 39min flight time
295° WNW bearing direction

How far is Mesa from Pinnacles?

The distance from Mesa to Pinnacles is 570.3 miles (917.8 km) as the crow flies. Pinnacles is located WNW of Mesa. By car, the driving distance is approximately 658.8 miles, taking about 12h 40min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 39min. Both are located in United States — Mesa in Arizona and Pinnacles 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 Pinnacles. 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 Pinnacles

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 40min $63 - $78 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 39min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 12min $53–$99* Budget
Train ~16h 28min $79–$231* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Mesa & Pinnacles

Quick Facts

Mesa
33.42°N, 111.83°W
America/Phoenix
378m elevation
Pinnacles
36.49°N, 121.18°W
America/Los_Angeles
1028m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 190 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 48 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 43.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM