Mesa to Richland: Road Trip Guide & Distance

972.1 miles 1564.4 km · straight line
1213.7 miles actual route 1953.3 km · driving distance
23h 5min estimated drive time
$117 - $144 estimated fuel cost
~2h 27min flight time
338° NNW bearing direction

How far is Mesa from Richland?

The distance from Mesa to Richland is 972.1 miles (1564.4 km) as the crow flies. Richland is located NNW of Mesa. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1213.7 miles, taking about 23h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 27min. Both are located in United States — Mesa in Arizona and Richland in Washington.

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 Richland. 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 Richland

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 23h 5min $117 - $144 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 27min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~27h 42min $97–$182* Budget
Train ~30h 1min $146–$425* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Mesa & Richland

Quick Facts

Mesa
33.42°N, 111.83°W
America/Phoenix
378m elevation
Richland
46.29°N, 119.28°W
America/Los_Angeles
117m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 324 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 81 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 25.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM