Mesa to Salt Lake City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

507.5 miles 816.8 km · straight line
678 miles actual route 1091.1 km · driving distance
12h 47min estimated drive time
$65 - $80 estimated fuel cost
~1h 31min flight time
360° N bearing direction

How far is Mesa from Salt Lake City?

The distance from Mesa to Salt Lake City is 507.5 miles (816.8 km) as the crow flies. Salt Lake City is located N of Mesa. By car, the driving distance is approximately 678 miles, taking about 12h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 31min. Both are located in United States — Mesa in Arizona and Salt Lake City in Utah.

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 North for this distance usually means noticeable weather changes. Make sure to check the forecast for your destination before hitting the road.

Coordinates come from public place data for Mesa and Salt Lake City. 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 Salt Lake City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 47min $65 - $80 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 31min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 20min $54–$102* Budget
Train ~16h 37min $81–$237* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Mesa & Salt Lake City

Quick Facts

Mesa
33.42°N, 111.83°W
America/Phoenix
378m elevation
Salt Lake City
40.76°N, 111.89°W
America/Denver
1288m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 169 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 42 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 49.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM