How far is LeChee, AZ from Mesa, AZ?
The driving distance from LeChee, AZ to Mesa, AZ is about 217.2 miles (349.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 126.9 miles (204.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 35m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 17m.
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 LeChee and Mesa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between LeChee and Mesa.
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Start on Cooper Town Road
660 ft · 34 sec · Cooper Town Road
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Turn left onto West Winslow Industrial Spur
1.3 km · 2 min · West Winslow Industrial Spur
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Continue on West 3rd Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · West 3rd Street
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Continue on West 3rd Steet
1607 ft · 27 sec · West 3rd Steet
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Continue on West 2nd Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · West 2nd Street
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Turn right onto 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 LeChee 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 LeChee and Sunny near Mesa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from LeChee to Mesa?
The road trip is about 217.2 miles (349.5 km) and usually takes 03h 17m 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 84.8 miles from LeChee and 132.4 miles from Mesa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 126.9 miles (204.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 90.3 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 MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:24 AM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.92 one way or $75.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around LeChee 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 LeChee and Mesa. Straight-line distance: 126.92 mi (204.25 km).
#1 LeChee
Census-designated place in Coconino County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 1,443 |
| Coordinates | 35.0322400, -110.7529100 |
| Altitude | 1519 |
| 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: 350 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 42m |
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 | $37.92 | $75.85 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $40.89 | $81.78 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $42.64 | $85.27 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $48.76 | $97.53 |
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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