How far is Clarkdale, AZ from Mesa, AZ?
The driving distance from Clarkdale, AZ to Mesa, AZ is about 124 miles (199.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 94.1 miles (151.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 18m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clarkdale and Mesa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clarkdale and Mesa.
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Start on Main Street
1328 ft · 26 sec · Main Street
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Turn straight onto South Broadway
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Broadway
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Continue on North Main Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Main Street
27 m · 2 sec · North Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Main Street
2 mi · 4 min · North Main Street
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Continue on South Main Street
128 m · 6 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
4.6 mi · 7 min · Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
51 m · 7 sec · Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cottonwood-Camp Verde-Mogollon Rim Highway
48 m · 7 sec · Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
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Exit the rotary onto Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
58 m · 8 sec · Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Cottonwood-Camp Verde-Mogollon Rim Highway
61 m · 8 sec · Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
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Exit the rotary onto Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
1.6 km · 1 min · Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
46 m · 2 sec · Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Cottonwood-Camp Verde-Mogollon Rim Highway
32 m · 5 sec · Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
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Exit the rotary onto Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
1.2 mi · 3 min · Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
47 m · 7 sec · Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
1860 ft · 45 sec · Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
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Take the exit right
2385 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left onto Arizona Veterans Highway
41 mi · 41 min · Arizona Veterans Highway
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Continue on Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
5.8 mi · 6 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
24.8 mi · 29 min · Black Canyon Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East, I 10 West: Central Phoenix, Los Angeles
968 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East: Central Phoenix, Tucson
1.3 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Papago Freeway
1.2 mi · 1 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 Clarkdale 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.
Arizona Veterans Highway
Merge slight left onto Arizona Veterans Highway
41 mi · 00h 41m
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 Clarkdale and Sunny near Mesa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clarkdale to Mesa?
The road trip is about 124 miles (199.5 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?
Black Canyon City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.7 miles from Clarkdale and 62.3 miles from Mesa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 94.1 miles (151.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.9 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 2:12 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.64 one way or $43.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Clarkdale and Sunny near Mesa.
Stop Ideas Near Black Canyon City
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 Black Canyon City.
Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona
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Phoenix (Airport), Arizona
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clarkdale and Mesa. Straight-line distance: 94.16 mi (151.54 km).
#1 Clarkdale
Town of the United States
| Population | 4,525 |
| Coordinates | 34.7711300, -112.0579400 |
| Altitude | 1083 |
| 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: 199 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 32m |
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 | $21.64 | $43.27 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $23.33 | $46.65 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $24.32 | $48.65 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $27.82 | $55.64 |
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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