How far is Kaibito, AZ from Mesa, AZ?
The driving distance from Kaibito, AZ to Mesa, AZ is about 281.4 miles (452.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 223.4 miles (359.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 13m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 36m.
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.
Census designated place
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kaibito and Mesa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kaibito and Mesa.
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Start on Navajo Route 6331
1.2 mi · 3 min · Navajo Route 6331
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Continue on Navajo Route 21
5.7 mi · 14 min · Navajo Route 21
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Continue on Navajo Route 21
5.2 mi · 13 min · Navajo Route 21
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Keep slight left to continue on Navajo Route 21
8.2 mi · 20 min · Navajo Route 21
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Turn right onto Navajo Route 6262
2.1 mi · 5 min · Navajo Route 6262
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Merge slight left onto Navajo Trail
30.7 mi · 35 min · Navajo Trail
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Cameron-Bitter Springs Highway
13.9 mi · 16 min · Cameron-Bitter Springs Highway
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Continue on US 89
1421 ft · 27 sec · US 89
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Continue on Cameron-Bitter Springs Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Cameron-Bitter Springs Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cameron–Bitter Springs Highway
47 m · 3 sec · Flagstaff-Cameron Highway
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Exit the rotary onto Flagstaff-Cameron Highway
37.9 mi · 45 min · Flagstaff-Cameron Highway
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Continue on US Highway 89
6.4 mi · 9 min · US Highway 89
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Continue on Flagstaff-Cameron Highway
2.3 mi · 4 min · Flagstaff-Cameron Highway
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Turn left onto Country Club Drive
1786 ft · 51 sec · Country Club Drive
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Take the exit right
1952 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
4.7 mi · 5 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward I 17 South, AZ 89A North: Phoenix, Flagstaff
907 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 17, AZ 89A South: Sedona, Phoenix
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Arizona Veterans Highway
93 mi · 1 hr 33 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 Kaibito 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
93 mi · 01h 34m
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 Kaibito and Sunny near Mesa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kaibito to Mesa?
The road trip is about 281.4 miles (452.8 km) and usually takes 04h 36m 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?
Munds Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 139.7 miles from Kaibito and 141.7 miles from Mesa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 223.4 miles (359.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 58 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 7:46 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.16 one way or $98.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.2 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Kaibito 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 Kaibito and Sunny near Mesa.
Stop Ideas Near Munds Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Sedona Dog Park
Worthwhile Wealth Council
Sedona City Hall
Sedona
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Munds Park.
Sedona (Center Bus Stop), Arizona
Flagstaff (Greyhound), Arizona
Flagstaff Station
Camp Verde, Arizona
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kaibito and Mesa. Straight-line distance: 223.41 mi (359.55 km).
#1 Kaibito
Census designated place
| Population | 1,522 |
| Coordinates | 36.5972200, -111.0743100 |
| Altitude | 1771 |
| 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: 453 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 30m |
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 | $49.16 | $98.33 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $53.01 | $106.01 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $55.27 | $110.54 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $63.21 | $126.43 |
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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