How far is Black Canyon City, AZ from Mesa, AZ?
The driving distance from Black Canyon City, AZ to Mesa, AZ is about 62.9 miles (101.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 48.6 miles (78.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m 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 01h 06m.
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 second most populous city in Arizona.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Black Canyon City and Mesa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Black Canyon City and Mesa.
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Start on East Palm Lane
535 ft · 29 sec · East Palm Lane
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Turn left onto South Old Black Canyon Highway
1.9 mi · 3 min · South Old Black Canyon Highway
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Continue straight
1578 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
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Continue on Black Canyon Freeway
10.5 mi · 10 min · Black Canyon Freeway
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Continue on North Black Canyon Highway
3.2 mi · 3 min · North Black Canyon Highway
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Continue on Black Canyon Freeway
10.2 mi · 12 min · Black Canyon Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward AZ 101 Loop West, AZ 101 Loop East
2173 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on AZ 101 Loop East
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Pima Freeway
24.9 mi · 29 min · Pima Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward McDowell Road
1807 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left onto East McDowell Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · East McDowell Road
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Turn right onto North Alma School Road
1.1 km · 1 min · North Alma School Road
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Turn left onto West McKellips Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · West McKellips Road
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Turn right onto North Mesa Drive
2 mi · 4 min · North Mesa Drive
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Turn left 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 Black Canyon City 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.
Pima Freeway
Merge slight left onto Pima Freeway
24.9 mi · 00h 29m
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 Black Canyon City and Sunny near Mesa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Black Canyon City to Mesa?
The road trip is about 62.9 miles (101.3 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?
Glendale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.8 miles from Black Canyon City and 32.2 miles from Mesa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 48.6 miles (78.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 4:16 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.99 one way or $21.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Black Canyon City and Sunny near Mesa.
Stop Ideas Near Glendale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Mastro's City Hall
City of Glendale
Marc T. Atkinson Middle School
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Glendale.
Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona
Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona
Phoenix (Airport), Arizona
Maricopa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Black Canyon City and Mesa. Straight-line distance: 48.62 mi (78.24 km).
#1 Black Canyon City
Census designated place
| Population | 2,837 |
| Coordinates | 34.0708700, -112.1507100 |
| Altitude | 602 |
| 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: 101 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 47m |
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 | $10.99 | $21.98 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $11.85 | $23.70 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $12.36 | $24.71 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $14.13 | $28.27 |
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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