Mesa to Tri-Cities: Road Trip Guide & Distance

967.7 miles 1557.4 km · straight line
1212.2 miles actual route 1950.8 km · driving distance
23h 4min estimated drive time
$117 - $144 estimated fuel cost
~2h 27min flight time
339° NNW bearing direction

How far is Mesa from Tri-Cities?

The distance from Mesa to Tri-Cities is 967.7 miles (1557.4 km) as the crow flies. Tri-Cities is located NNW of Mesa. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1212.2 miles, taking about 23h 4min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 27min. Both are located in United States — Mesa in Arizona and Tri-Cities 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 Tri-Cities. 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 Tri-Cities

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 23h 4min $117 - $144 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 27min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~27h 41min $97–$182* Budget
Train ~29h 59min $145–$424* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Mesa & Tri-Cities

Quick Facts

Mesa
33.42°N, 111.83°W
America/Phoenix
378m elevation
Tri-Cities
46.25°N, 119.20°W
America/Los_Angeles
106m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 323 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 81 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 25.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM