Mesa to Redding: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Mesa from Redding?

The distance from Mesa to Redding is 763.9 miles (1229.3 km) as the crow flies. Redding is located NW of Mesa. By car, the driving distance is approximately 931 miles, taking about 16h 55min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 2min. Both are located in United States — Mesa in Arizona and Redding 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. 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 Redding. 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.