Mesa to Poway: Road Trip Guide & Distance

302.5 miles 486.9 km · straight line
369 miles actual route 593.8 km · driving distance
6h 52min estimated drive time
$36 - $44 estimated fuel cost
~1h 7min flight time
265° W bearing direction

How far is Mesa from Poway?

The distance from Mesa to Poway is 302.5 miles (486.9 km) as the crow flies. Poway is located W of Mesa. By car, the driving distance is approximately 369 miles, taking about 6h 52min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 7min. Both are located in United States — Mesa in Arizona and Poway in California.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Poway. 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 Poway

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 52min $36 - $44 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 14min $30–$55* Budget
Train ~6h 31min $44–$129* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Mesa & Poway

Quick Facts

Mesa
33.42°N, 111.83°W
America/Phoenix
378m elevation
Poway
32.96°N, 117.04°W
America/Los_Angeles
157m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 101 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 25 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 82.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM