How far is Florence, AZ from Mesa, AZ?
The driving distance from Florence, AZ to Mesa, AZ is about 50.5 miles (81.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.9 miles (59.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.
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.
A town in Pinal County, Arizona.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Florence and Mesa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Florence and Mesa.
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Start on North Main Street
13 m · 8 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East Butte Avenue
2561 ft · 1 min · East Butte Avenue
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Turn left onto North Pinal Parkway
15.6 mi · 20 min · North Pinal Parkway
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Continue on Oracle Junction–Florence Highway
1552 ft · 43 sec · Oracle Junction–Florence Highway
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Turn left onto US 60 West: Apache Junction, Mesa, Phoenix
2520 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Phoenix–Globe Highway
12.1 mi · 15 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 Florence 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.
Superstition Freeway
Continue on Superstition Freeway
18.6 mi · 00h 22m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Florence and Mostly Sunny near Mesa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Florence to Mesa?
The road trip is about 50.5 miles (81.3 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?
Apache Junction is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.2 miles from Florence and 25.3 miles from Mesa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.9 miles (59.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 4:36 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.81 one way or $17.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Florence and Mostly Sunny near Mesa.
Stop Ideas Near Apache Junction
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 Apache Junction.
Phoenix (Airport), Arizona
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Florence and Mesa. Straight-line distance: 36.91 mi (59.4 km).
#1 Florence
Town in and county seat of Pinal County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 28,049 |
| Coordinates | 33.0314500, -111.3873400 |
| Altitude | 454 |
| 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: 81 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $8.81 | $17.63 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $9.50 | $19.00 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $9.91 | $19.81 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $11.33 | $22.66 |
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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