How far is Mammoth, AZ from Mesa, AZ?
The driving distance from Mammoth, AZ to Mesa, AZ is about 101.2 miles (162.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 83.8 miles (134.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 49m 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 01h 54m.
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.
Town in Pinal County, Arizona, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mammoth and Mesa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mammoth and Mesa.
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Start on North Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Tucson-Globe Highway
19.9 mi · 24 min · Tucson-Globe Highway
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Turn left onto 2nd Street
1706 ft · 34 sec · 2nd Street
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Continue on Winkelman-Superior Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Winkelman-Superior Highway
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Continue on Morris Road
1816 ft · 36 sec · Morris Road
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Continue on Winkelman-Superior Highway
17.9 mi · 31 min · Winkelman-Superior Highway
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Continue on North Highway 177
5.2 mi · 9 min · North Highway 177
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Continue on Winkelman-Superior Highway
4.1 mi · 7 min · Winkelman-Superior Highway
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Continue on Ray Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Ray Road
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Continue on South Magma Avenue
928 ft · 25 sec · South Magma Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward US-60 West
679 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Phoenix–Globe Highway
27.3 mi · 34 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 Mammoth 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.
Phoenix–Globe Highway
Merge slight left onto Phoenix–Globe Highway
27.3 mi · 00h 34m
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 Mammoth and Sunny near Mesa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mammoth to Mesa?
The road trip is about 101.2 miles (162.8 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?
Superior is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.5 miles from Mammoth and 50.6 miles from Mesa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 83.8 miles (134.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.4 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 2:40 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.68 one way or $35.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mammoth and Sunny near Mesa.
Stop Ideas Near Superior
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 Superior.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mammoth and Mesa. Straight-line distance: 83.79 mi (134.84 km).
#1 Mammoth
Town
| Population | 1,717 |
| Coordinates | 32.7225700, -110.6406500 |
| Altitude | 719 |
| 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: 163 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 15m |
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 | $17.68 | $35.35 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $19.06 | $38.11 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $19.87 | $39.74 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $22.73 | $45.45 |
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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