Mesa to Temple: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Mesa from Temple?

The distance from Mesa to Temple is 860.8 miles (1385.4 km) as the crow flies. Temple is located E of Mesa. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1031.7 miles, taking about 17h 56min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 14min. Both are located in United States — Mesa in Arizona and Temple in Texas.

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 Temple. 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.