How far is Dilkon, AZ from Mesa, AZ?
The driving distance from Dilkon, AZ to Mesa, AZ is about 205.7 miles (331 km), with a travel time of about 03h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 160.4 miles (258.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 52m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Gila County, Arizona, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dilkon and Mesa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dilkon and Mesa.
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Start on the route
52 m · 10 sec
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Turn right
1211 ft · 58 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Navajo Route 15
6.2 mi · 15 min · Navajo Route 15
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Turn left onto Winslow–Kayenta Highway
30.8 mi · 36 min · Winslow–Kayenta Highway
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Continue on East 3rd Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · East 3rd Street
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Turn left onto North Williamson Avenue
112 m · 8 sec · North Williamson Avenue
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Continue on Payson-Winslow Highway
18.3 mi · 27 min · Payson-Winslow Highway
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Continue on State Highway 87
18.9 mi · 28 min · State Highway 87
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Continue on Starlight Drive
105 m · 6 sec · Starlight Drive
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Continue on State Route 87
6 mi · 9 min · State Route 87
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Continue on State Highway 87
8.2 mi · 11 min · State Highway 87
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Continue on Payson–Winslow Highway
631 ft · 10 sec · Payson–Winslow Highway
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Continue on State Route 87
11.8 mi · 16 min · State Route 87
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Continue on Payson-Winslow Highway
7.5 mi · 11 min · Payson-Winslow Highway
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Continue on North AZ Highway 87
2253 ft · 55 sec · North AZ Highway 87
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Continue on Payson-Winslow Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · Payson-Winslow Highway
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Continue on Arizona State Highway 87
1.4 mi · 2 min · Arizona State Highway 87
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Continue on Payson-Winslow Highway
10.8 mi · 16 min · Payson-Winslow Highway
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Continue on Arizona State Highway 87
2.6 mi · 4 min · Arizona State Highway 87
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Continue on North Beeline Highway
660 ft · 12 sec · North Beeline Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Payson-Winslow Highway
37 m · 2 sec · North Beeline Highway
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Exit the rotary onto North Beeline Highway
3063 ft · 1 min · North Beeline Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Payson-Winslow Highway
45 m · 3 sec · North Beeline Highway
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Exit the rotary onto North Beeline Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Beeline Highway
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Continue on South Beeline Highway
73.1 mi · 1 hr 27 min · South Beeline Highway
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Continue on North Country Club Drive
1.2 km · 1 min · North Country Club Drive
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Turn left onto West McKellips Road
1 mi · 2 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 Dilkon 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.
South Beeline Highway
Continue on South Beeline Highway
73.1 mi · 01h 27m
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 Dilkon and Sunny near Mesa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dilkon to Mesa?
The road trip is about 205.7 miles (331 km) and usually takes 03h 52m 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?
Pine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.7 miles from Dilkon and 102.9 miles from Mesa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 160.4 miles (258.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:14 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.94 one way or $71.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Dilkon and Mesa, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dilkon and Sunny near Mesa.
Stop Ideas Near Pine
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 Pine.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dilkon and Mesa. Straight-line distance: 160.39 mi (258.12 km).
#1 Dilkon
Census designated place
| Population | 1,184 |
| Coordinates | 35.3852900, -110.3206800 |
| Altitude | 1794 |
| 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: 331 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 33m |
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 | $35.94 | $71.89 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $38.75 | $77.51 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $40.41 | $80.82 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $46.22 | $92.43 |
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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