Mesquite to Phoenix: Road Trip Guide & Distance

257.8 miles 414.9 km · straight line
363.4 miles actual route 584.9 km · driving distance
7h 23min estimated drive time
$35 - $43 estimated fuel cost
~1h 1min flight time
154° SSE bearing direction

How far is Mesquite from Phoenix?

The distance from Mesquite to Phoenix is 257.8 miles (414.9 km) as the crow flies. Phoenix is located SSE of Mesquite. By car, the driving distance is approximately 363.4 miles, taking about 7h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 1min. Both are located in United States — Mesquite in Nevada and Phoenix in Arizona.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Mesquite and Phoenix. 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 Mesquite to Phoenix

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 23min $35 - $43 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 1min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 52min $29–$55* Budget
Train ~7h 1min $44–$127* Comfort

For 2+ travelers, driving is usually cheaper. Solo? Consider the bus.

* Estimated range. Actual prices vary by date and provider.

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Quick Facts

Mesquite
36.81°N, 114.07°W
America/Los_Angeles
488m elevation
Phoenix
33.45°N, 112.07°W
America/Phoenix
331m elevation

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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 86 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 21 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 96.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM