Mesa to Tucson: Road Trip Guide & Distance

96.3 miles 154.9 km · straight line
104.1 miles actual route 167.5 km · driving distance
2h 3min estimated drive time
$10 - $12 estimated fuel cost
~42min flight time · usually no direct flights
149° SSE bearing direction

How far is Mesa from Tucson?

The distance from Mesa to Tucson is 96.3 miles (154.9 km) as the crow flies. Tucson is located SSE of Mesa. By car, the driving distance is approximately 104.1 miles, taking about 2h 3min. A direct flight would take roughly 42min. Both are located in United States.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Mesa and Tucson. 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 Tucson

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 3min $10 - $12 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 28min $8–$16* Budget
Train ~1h 57min $12–$36* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Mesa & Tucson

Quick Facts

Mesa
33.42°N, 111.83°W
America/Phoenix
378m elevation
Tucson
32.22°N, 110.97°W
America/Phoenix
728m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 32 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 8 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 258.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM