Mesa to Yakima: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Mesa from Yakima?

The distance from Mesa to Yakima is 1018.7 miles (1639.5 km) as the crow flies. Yakima is located NNW of Mesa. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1273.4 miles, taking about 24h 12min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 33min. Both are located in United States — Mesa in Arizona and Yakima 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 Yakima. 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.