How far is Canyon Day, AZ from Mesa, AZ?
The driving distance from Canyon Day, AZ to Mesa, AZ is about 159.9 miles (257.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 106.4 miles (171.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving 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 03h 07m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in and county seat of Gila County, Arizona, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Canyon Day and Mesa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Canyon Day and Mesa.
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Start on West Street
2237 ft · 2 min · West Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Chief Avenue
23 mi · 40 min · South Chief Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Globe-Show Low Highway
62.5 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Globe-Show Low Highway
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Turn right onto East Ash Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · East Ash Street
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Turn right onto South Hill Street
1816 ft · 42 sec · South Hill Street
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Turn left onto East Oak Street
112 m · 11 sec · East Oak Street
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Turn right onto North Broad Street
2583 ft · 54 sec · North Broad Street
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Continue on North Broad Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Broad Street
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Continue on US 60
4 mi · 8 min · US 60
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Continue on West Live Oak Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · West Live Oak Street
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Continue on Phoenix–Globe Highway
42.9 mi · 55 min · Phoenix–Globe Highway
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Continue on Superstition Freeway
18.6 mi · 21 min · Superstition Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Mesa Drive
2416 ft · 1 min
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Turn right 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 Canyon Day 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.
Globe-Show Low Highway
At the end of the road, turn left onto Globe-Show Low Highway
62.5 mi · 01h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Canyon Day and Sunny near Mesa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Canyon Day to Mesa?
The road trip is about 159.9 miles (257.4 km) and usually takes 03h 07m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Globe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.8 miles from Canyon Day and 80.2 miles from Mesa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 106.4 miles (171.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:44 AM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.92 one way or $55.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Canyon Day and Sunny near Mesa.
Stop Ideas Near Globe
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 Globe.
Phoenix (Airport), Arizona
Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Canyon Day and Mesa. Straight-line distance: 106.35 mi (171.16 km).
#1 Canyon Day
Census designated place
| Population | 1,209 |
| Coordinates | 33.7847700, -110.0264900 |
| Altitude | 1524 |
| 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: 257 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 59m |
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 | $27.92 | $55.85 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $30.11 | $60.21 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $31.39 | $62.78 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $35.90 | $71.81 |
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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