Mesa to The Dalles: Road Trip Guide & Distance

976.4 miles 1571.4 km · straight line
1272.1 miles actual route 2047.2 km · driving distance
24h 0min estimated drive time
$122 - $151 estimated fuel cost
~2h 28min flight time
332° NNW bearing direction

How far is Mesa from The Dalles?

The distance from Mesa to The Dalles is 976.4 miles (1571.4 km) as the crow flies. The Dalles is located NNW of Mesa. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1272.1 miles, taking about 24h 0min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 28min. Both are located in United States — Mesa in Arizona and The Dalles in Oregon.

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 The Dalles. 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 The Dalles

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 24h 0min $122 - $151 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 28min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~28h 48min $102–$191* Budget
Train ~31h 12min $153–$445* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Mesa & The Dalles

Quick Facts

Mesa
33.42°N, 111.83°W
America/Phoenix
378m elevation
The Dalles
45.59°N, 121.18°W
America/Los_Angeles
77m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 325 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 81 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 25.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM