Mesa to Santa Clarita: Road Trip Guide & Distance

390.7 miles 628.7 km · straight line
418.6 miles actual route 673.7 km · driving distance
7h 42min estimated drive time
$40 - $50 estimated fuel cost
~1h 17min flight time
282° WNW bearing direction

How far is Mesa from Santa Clarita?

The distance from Mesa to Santa Clarita is 390.7 miles (628.7 km) as the crow flies. Santa Clarita is located WNW of Mesa. By car, the driving distance is approximately 418.6 miles, taking about 7h 42min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 17min. Both are located in United States — Mesa in Arizona and Santa Clarita in California.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Santa Clarita. 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 Santa Clarita

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 42min $40 - $50 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 17min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 14min $33–$63* Budget
Train ~7h 19min $50–$147* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Mesa & Santa Clarita

Quick Facts

Mesa
33.42°N, 111.83°W
America/Phoenix
378m elevation
Santa Clarita
34.39°N, 118.54°W
America/Los_Angeles
368m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 130 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 33 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 63.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM