Mesa to Yosemite: Road Trip Guide & Distance

530.5 miles 853.8 km · straight line
686.1 miles actual route 1104.2 km · driving distance
13h 21min estimated drive time
$66 - $81 estimated fuel cost
~1h 34min flight time
308° NW bearing direction

How far is Mesa from Yosemite?

The distance from Mesa to Yosemite is 530.5 miles (853.8 km) as the crow flies. Yosemite is located NW of Mesa. By car, the driving distance is approximately 686.1 miles, taking about 13h 21min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 34min. Both are located in United States — Mesa in Arizona and Yosemite in California.

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.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 21min $66 - $81 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 34min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 1min $55–$103* Budget
Train ~17h 21min $82–$240* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Mesa & Yosemite

Quick Facts

Mesa
33.42°N, 111.83°W
America/Phoenix
378m elevation
Yosemite
37.87°N, 119.54°W
America/Los_Angeles
1209m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 177 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 44 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 46.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM