Mesa to Rocky Mountain: Road Trip Guide & Distance

586.6 miles 944.1 km · straight line
922.2 miles actual route 1484.1 km · driving distance
17h 13min estimated drive time
$89 - $109 estimated fuel cost
~1h 41min flight time
34° NNE bearing direction

How far is Mesa from Rocky Mountain?

The distance from Mesa to Rocky Mountain is 586.6 miles (944.1 km) as the crow flies. Rocky Mountain is located NNE of Mesa. By car, the driving distance is approximately 922.2 miles, taking about 17h 13min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 41min. Both are located in United States — Mesa in Arizona and Rocky Mountain in Colorado.

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 Rocky Mountain. 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 Rocky Mountain

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 13min $89 - $109 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 41min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 40min $74–$138* Budget
Train ~22h 23min $111–$323* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Mesa & Rocky Mountain

Quick Facts

Mesa
33.42°N, 111.83°W
America/Phoenix
378m elevation
Rocky Mountain
40.34°N, 105.68°W
America/Denver
3658m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 196 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 49 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 42.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM