Mesa to Tacoma: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1105.2 miles 1778.6 km · straight line
1428.7 miles actual route 2299.3 km · driving distance
27h 10min estimated drive time
$137 - $169 estimated fuel cost
~2h 43min flight time
333° NNW bearing direction

How far is Mesa from Tacoma?

The distance from Mesa to Tacoma is 1105.2 miles (1778.6 km) as the crow flies. Tacoma is located NNW of Mesa. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1428.7 miles, taking about 27h 10min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 43min. Both are located in United States — Mesa in Arizona and Tacoma 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 Tacoma. 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 Tacoma

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 27h 10min $137 - $169 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 43min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~32h 36min $114–$214* Budget
Train ~35h 19min $171–$500* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Mesa & Tacoma

Quick Facts

Mesa
33.42°N, 111.83°W
America/Phoenix
378m elevation
Tacoma
47.25°N, 122.44°W
America/Los_Angeles
74m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 368 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 92 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 22.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM