How far is Mesa, AZ from Coolidge, AZ?
The driving distance from Mesa, AZ to Coolidge, AZ is about 42.9 miles (69 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.4 miles (57 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m 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 06m.
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.
Census-designated place in Pinal County, Arizona
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mesa and Coolidge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mesa and Coolidge.
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Start on East University Drive
1.6 km · 2 min · East University Drive
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Turn left onto North Country Club Drive
4 mi · 7 min · North Country Club Drive
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Continue on North Arizona Avenue
11 mi · 19 min · North Arizona Avenue
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Turn left onto East Hunt Highway
80 m · 9 sec · East Hunt Highway
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Turn right onto Junction I-10-Mesa Highway
24.7 mi · 34 min · Junction I-10-Mesa Highway
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Turn right onto North Arizona Boulevard
1.7 mi · 4 min · North Arizona Boulevard
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Turn left onto West Central Avenue
1961 ft · 56 sec · West Central Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Central Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mesa and Coolidge.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Junction I-10-Mesa Highway
Turn right onto Junction I-10-Mesa Highway
24.7 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 Mesa and Sunny near Coolidge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mesa to Coolidge?
The road trip is about 42.9 miles (69 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?
Sacaton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.4 miles from Mesa and 21.4 miles from Coolidge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.4 miles (57 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 4:18 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.37 one way or $16.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mesa and Sunny near Coolidge.
Stop Ideas Near Sacaton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sacaton.
Maricopa
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mesa and Coolidge. Straight-line distance: 35.41 mi (56.99 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 Coolidge
City in Arizona, United States
| Population | 13,769 |
| Coordinates | 32.9778400, -111.5176200 |
| Altitude | 435 |
| Country | United States |
End: Coolidge (-111.51762, 32.97784)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 69 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $8.37 | $16.73 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $9.02 | $18.04 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $9.41 | $18.81 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $10.76 | $21.52 |
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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