Mesa to San Francisco: Road Trip Guide & Distance

666.2 miles 1072.1 km · straight line
768 miles actual route 1236 km · driving distance
14h 5min estimated drive time
$74 - $91 estimated fuel cost
~1h 50min flight time
300° WNW bearing direction

How far is Mesa from San Francisco?

The distance from Mesa to San Francisco is 666.2 miles (1072.1 km) as the crow flies. San Francisco is located WNW of Mesa. By car, the driving distance is approximately 768 miles, taking about 14h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 50min. Both are located in United States — Mesa in Arizona and San Francisco 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Mesa and San Francisco. 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 San Francisco

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 5min $74 - $91 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 50min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 54min $61–$115* Budget
Train ~18h 19min $92–$269* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Mesa & San Francisco

Quick Facts

Mesa
33.42°N, 111.83°W
America/Phoenix
378m elevation
San Francisco
37.77°N, 122.42°W
America/Los_Angeles
16m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 222 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 56 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 37.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM