Mesa to Vista: Road Trip Guide & Distance

312.8 miles 503.4 km · straight line
371.4 miles actual route 597.7 km · driving distance
6h 55min estimated drive time
$36 - $44 estimated fuel cost
~1h 8min flight time
269° W bearing direction

How far is Mesa from Vista?

The distance from Mesa to Vista is 312.8 miles (503.4 km) as the crow flies. Vista is located W of Mesa. By car, the driving distance is approximately 371.4 miles, taking about 6h 55min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 8min. Both are located in United States — Mesa in Arizona and Vista in California.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 55min $36 - $44 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 8min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 18min $30–$56* Budget
Train ~6h 34min $45–$130* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Mesa & Vista

Quick Facts

Mesa
33.42°N, 111.83°W
America/Phoenix
378m elevation
Vista
33.20°N, 117.24°W
America/Los_Angeles
100m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 104 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 26 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 79.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM