How far is Meadview, AZ from Mesa, AZ?
The driving distance from Meadview, AZ to Mesa, AZ is about 269.3 miles (433.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 219.2 miles (352.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 44m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 52m.
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 Yavapai County, Arizona, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Meadview and Mesa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meadview and Mesa.
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Start on East Meadview Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · East Meadview Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Pierce Ferry Road
16.9 mi · 28 min · Pierce Ferry Road
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Turn left onto Stockton Hill Road
41.6 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Stockton Hill Road
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Turn left onto Stockton Hill Road, Mojave County Fairgrounds Community College
2439 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
19.1 mi · 19 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward US 93 South: Wickenburg, Phoenix
90.8 mi · 1 hr 46 min
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Merge slight left onto Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
11 mi · 13 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
3042 ft · 1 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
42 m · 6 sec · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
1.2 mi · 3 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
42 m · 4 sec · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
1.4 km · 2 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
1.4 km · 2 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
2607 ft · 1 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
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Continue on Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
32 m · 4 sec · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Wickenburg-Phoenix Highway
61 m · 9 sec · East Wickenburg Way
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Exit the rotary onto East Wickenburg Way
1.5 mi · 3 min · East Wickenburg Way
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Continue on Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway
8.7 mi · 11 min · Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway
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Continue on Grand Avenue
5.2 mi · 6 min · Grand Avenue
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Continue on Wickenburg–Phoenix Highway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Wickenburg–Phoenix Highway
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Continue on Grand Avenue
1.1 mi · 1 min · Grand Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Grand Avenue
20.4 mi · 30 min · Grand Avenue
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Take the exit right toward AZ 101 Loop South
1947 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Agua Fria Freeway
8.9 mi · 10 min · Agua Fria Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East: Phoenix
1.3 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Papago Freeway
10.4 mi · 12 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 Meadview 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.
US 93 South
Take the exit slight right toward US 93 South: Wickenburg, Phoenix
90.8 mi · 01h 46m
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 Meadview and Sunny near Mesa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Meadview to Mesa?
The road trip is about 269.3 miles (433.4 km) and usually takes 04h 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?
Congress is a useful midpoint, sitting about 131.3 miles from Meadview and 138 miles from Mesa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 219.2 miles (352.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.1 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 7:16 AM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.40 one way or $88.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Meadview and Sunny near Mesa.
Stop Ideas Near Congress
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 Congress.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Meadview and Mesa. Straight-line distance: 219.17 mi (352.72 km).
#1 Meadview
Situated in the high desert of northwestern Arizona's Mohave County at an elevation of 2,986 feet, this unincorporated community borders federal lands.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.0022100, -114.0682900 |
| Altitude | 910 |
| 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: 433 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 21m |
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 | $4.67 | $44.40 | $88.81 |
| Mid-grade | $5.03 | $47.82 | $95.65 |
| Premium | $5.36 | $50.95 | $101.90 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $59.58 | $119.17 |
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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