How far is Ajo, AZ from Mesa, AZ?
The driving distance from Ajo, AZ to Mesa, AZ is about 119.7 miles (192.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 94.3 miles (151.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 15m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ajo and Mesa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ajo and Mesa.
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Start on East Taladro Avenue
757 ft · 28 sec · East Taladro Avenue
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Continue on North Pizal Lane
820 ft · 28 sec · North Pizal Lane
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Continue on West Solana Avenue
2665 ft · 2 min · West Solana Avenue
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Continue on North 2nd Avenue
1.6 km · 3 min · North 2nd Avenue
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Continue on North Ajo Gila Bend Highway
8.1 mi · 11 min · North Ajo Gila Bend Highway
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Continue on Gila Bend-Lukeville Highway
31.5 mi · 37 min · Gila Bend-Lukeville Highway
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Take the ramp right toward I 8 East: Tucson
1506 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway
35.5 mi · 35 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward AZ 84 East: Maricopa
1294 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto Gila Bend–Casa Grande Highway
5.7 mi · 7 min · Gila Bend–Casa Grande Highway
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Turn left onto South John Wayne Parkway
14.8 mi · 19 min · South John Wayne Parkway
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Continue on Maricopa Road
11.8 mi · 14 min · Maricopa Road
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Continue on West Queen Creek Road
5.3 mi · 8 min · West Queen Creek Road
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Turn left onto South Price Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · South Price Road
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Take the ramp straight toward AZ 101 Loop North
2496 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Price Freeway
5.4 mi · 6 min · Price Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60 West, US 60 East: Phoenix, Globe
887 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 60 East: Globe
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Superstition Freeway
2.9 mi · 3 min · Superstition Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Mesa Drive
2189 ft · 55 sec
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Turn left onto South Mesa Drive
2 mi · 4 min · South Mesa Drive
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Continue on North Mesa Drive
2684 ft · 1 min · North Mesa Drive
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Turn right onto East University Drive
22 m · 2 sec · East University Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East University Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ajo and Mesa.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Blue Star Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway
35.5 mi · 00h 36m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Ajo and Sunny near Mesa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ajo to Mesa?
The road trip is about 119.7 miles (192.7 km) and usually takes 02h 15m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Maricopa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.1 miles from Ajo and 54.6 miles from Mesa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 94.3 miles (151.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:58 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.89 one way or $41.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ajo and Sunny near Mesa.
Stop Ideas Near Maricopa
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Maricopa.
Maricopa
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ajo and Mesa. Straight-line distance: 94.31 mi (151.78 km).
#1 Ajo
Census designated place in Pima County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 3,304 |
| Coordinates | 32.3717200, -112.8607100 |
| Altitude | 536 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mesa
The fourth most populous city in Arizona and the center of the Mesa metropolitan area.
| Population | 528,159 |
| Coordinates | 33.4222700, -111.8226400 |
| Altitude | 378 |
| Country | United States |
End: East University Drive (-111.82264, 33.422353)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 193 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 29m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.95 | $20.89 | $41.79 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $22.53 | $45.05 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $23.49 | $46.98 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $26.86 | $53.73 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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