Mesquite to Tucson: Road Trip Guide & Distance

362.3 miles 583 km · straight line
482.9 miles actual route 777.2 km · driving distance
9h 20min estimated drive time
$46 - $57 estimated fuel cost
~1h 14min flight time
150° SSE bearing direction

How far is Mesquite from Tucson?

The distance from Mesquite to Tucson is 362.3 miles (583 km) as the crow flies. Tucson is located SSE of Mesquite. By car, the driving distance is approximately 482.9 miles, taking about 9h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 14min. Both are located in United States — Mesquite in Nevada and Tucson 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 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 Mesquite to Tucson

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 20min $46 - $57 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 14min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 12min $39–$72* Budget
Train ~8h 52min $58–$169* Comfort

Flying saves significant time. Driving is better if you want flexibility and stops.

* 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
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 121 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 30 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 68.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM