How far is Arivaca Junction, AZ from Mesa, AZ?
The driving distance from Arivaca Junction, AZ to Mesa, AZ is about 150 miles (241.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 125.2 miles (201.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 39m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 19m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arivaca Junction and Mesa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arivaca Junction and Mesa.
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Start on West Arivaca Road
129 m · 15 sec · West Arivaca Road
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Continue on West Arivaca Road
1345 ft · 32 sec · West Arivaca Road
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Take the ramp left
1823 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Nogales–Tucson Highway
32.8 mi · 37 min · Nogales–Tucson Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Phoenix
3178 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Freeway
5.4 mi · 6 min · South Freeway
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Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
3.7 mi · 4 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
50.7 mi · 51 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
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Continue on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
24.1 mi · 24 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward AZ 587 North: Chandler, Gilbert
1404 ft · 54 sec
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Turn left
5.8 mi · 9 min
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Continue on South Arizona Avenue
11 mi · 19 min · South Arizona Avenue
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Continue on South Country Club Drive
4 mi · 7 min · South Country Club Drive
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Turn right onto West University Drive
1.6 km · 2 min · West 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 Arivaca Junction 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.
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
Keep slight left to continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
50.7 mi · 00h 51m
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 Arivaca Junction and Sunny near Mesa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arivaca Junction to Mesa?
The road trip is about 150 miles (241.4 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?
Avra Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.2 miles from Arivaca Junction and 79.8 miles from Mesa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 125.2 miles (201.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.8 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 1:50 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.73 one way or $49.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Arivaca Junction and Sunny near Mesa.
Stop Ideas Near Avra Valley
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 Avra Valley.
Tucson
Maricopa
Benson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arivaca Junction and Mesa. Straight-line distance: 125.22 mi (201.52 km).
#1 Arivaca Junction
Situated within the Sonoran Desert of Pima County at an elevation of 3,074 feet, this settlement functions primarily as a transit point along Interstate 19.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 31.7273100, -111.0612000 |
| Altitude | 937 |
| 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: 241 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 52m |
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 | $4.67 | $24.73 | $49.45 |
| Mid-grade | $5.03 | $26.63 | $53.26 |
| Premium | $5.36 | $28.37 | $56.74 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $33.18 | $66.36 |
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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