How far is Mesa, AZ from Ahwatukee Foothills, AZ?
The driving distance from Mesa, AZ to Ahwatukee Foothills, AZ is about 14.8 miles (23.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.9 miles (17.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The third most populous city in Arizona.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mesa and Ahwatukee Foothills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mesa and Ahwatukee Foothills.
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Start on East University Drive
22 m · 9 sec · East University Drive
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Turn left onto North Mesa Drive
2619 ft · 56 sec · North Mesa Drive
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Continue on South Mesa Drive
2 mi · 4 min · South Mesa Drive
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Take the ramp right toward US 60 West: Phoenix
1746 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Superstition Freeway
7.5 mi · 9 min · Superstition Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 10 East: Tucson
1.5 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East: Tucson
2266 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Maricopa Freeway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Maricopa Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Elliot Road
2049 ft · 53 sec
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Turn right onto East Elliot Road
2339 ft · 55 sec · East Elliot Road
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Turn left onto South 48th Street
2043 ft · 43 sec · South 48th Street
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Turn right onto East Pawnee Circle
57 m · 12 sec · East Pawnee Circle
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Turn left onto South Iroquois Drive
954 ft · 33 sec · South Iroquois Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Iroquois Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mesa and Ahwatukee Foothills.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Superstition Freeway
Merge slight left onto Superstition Freeway
7.5 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Mesa and Sunny near Ahwatukee Foothills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mesa to Ahwatukee Foothills?
The road trip is about 14.8 miles (23.8 km) and usually takes 00h 19m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Tempe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.3 miles from Mesa and 7.5 miles from Ahwatukee Foothills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.9 miles (17.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.43 one way or $4.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mesa and Sunny near Ahwatukee Foothills.
Stop Ideas Near Tempe
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Mastro's City Hall
The Phoenix Police Museum
Tempe Economic Development
Tempe City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tempe.
Phoenix (Airport), Arizona
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Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona
Maricopa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mesa and Ahwatukee Foothills. Straight-line distance: 10.85 mi (17.46 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Ahwatukee Foothills
Situated in Maricopa County at an elevation of approximately 1,283 feet, this urban village of Phoenix lies at the southern base of South Mountain Park and Preserve.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.3417100, -111.9840300 |
| Altitude | 391 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Iroquois Drive (-111.984122, 33.341741)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.43 | $4.86 |
| Mid-grade | $5.03 | $2.62 | $5.24 |
| Premium | $5.36 | $2.79 | $5.58 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $3.26 | $6.52 |
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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