How far is Avondale, AZ from Mesa, AZ?
The driving distance from Avondale, AZ to Mesa, AZ is about 35.8 miles (57.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.4 miles (48.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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 fifth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Phoenix metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Avondale and Mesa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Avondale and Mesa.
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Start on the route
8 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto North Central Avenue
27 m · 10 sec · North Central Avenue
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Turn left onto East Western Avenue
2636 ft · 58 sec · East Western Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Dysart Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · South Dysart Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 10 East: Phoenix
1541 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Papago Freeway
14.9 mi · 17 min · Papago Freeway
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Continue on Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel
2704 ft · 35 sec · Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel
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Continue on Papago Freeway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Papago Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward AZ 51 North, AZ 202 Loop East
564 ft · 7 sec · Red Mountain Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Red Mountain Freeway
1827 ft · 41 sec · Red Mountain Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Red Mountain Freeway
11.2 mi · 13 min · Red Mountain Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Alma School Road
2116 ft · 57 sec
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Turn right onto North Alma School Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · North Alma School Road
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Turn left onto West University Drive
2 mi · 4 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 Avondale 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.
Papago Freeway
Merge slight left onto Papago Freeway
14.9 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Avondale and Sunny near Mesa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Avondale to Mesa?
The road trip is about 35.8 miles (57.6 km) and usually takes 00h 41m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Phoenix is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.4 miles from Avondale and 18.4 miles from Mesa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.4 miles (48.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.24 one way or $12.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Avondale and Sunny near Mesa.
Stop Ideas Near Phoenix
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Mastro's City Hall
The Phoenix Police Museum
Tempe Economic Development
Tolleson City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Phoenix.
Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona
Phoenix (Airport), Arizona
Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona
Maricopa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Avondale and Mesa. Straight-line distance: 30.4 mi (48.92 km).
#1 Avondale
The most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona.
| Population | 88,914 |
| Coordinates | 33.4356000, -112.3496000 |
| Altitude | 297 |
| 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: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $6.24 | $12.48 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $6.73 | $13.45 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $7.01 | $14.03 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $8.02 | $16.04 |
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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