How far is Mesa, AZ from East Sahuarita, AZ?
The driving distance from Mesa, AZ to East Sahuarita, AZ is about 127.6 miles (205.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 114.7 miles (184.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 04m 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 02h 32m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Pinal County, Arizona, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mesa and East Sahuarita.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mesa and East Sahuarita.
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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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Continue straight
6.1 mi · 9 min
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Take the ramp left toward I 10 East: Tucson
1507 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
23.5 mi · 24 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
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Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
54.6 mi · 56 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
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Continue on North Freeway
5.4 mi · 6 min · North Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 19 South: Nogales
2436 ft · 38 sec
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Continue on Nogales–Tucson Highway
16 mi · 19 min · Nogales–Tucson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Sahuarita Road
2084 ft · 58 sec
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Turn left onto West Sahuarita Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · West Sahuarita Road
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Turn right onto South Country Club Road
1 mi · 2 min · South Country Club Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East El Toro Road
96 m · 9 sec · East El Toro Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East El Toro Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mesa and East Sahuarita.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
54.6 mi · 00h 56m
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 East Sahuarita.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mesa to East Sahuarita?
The road trip is about 127.6 miles (205.3 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?
Eloy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.9 miles from Mesa and 63.7 miles from East Sahuarita.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 114.7 miles (184.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:26 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.28 one way or $44.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mesa and Sunny near East Sahuarita.
Stop Ideas Near Eloy
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 Eloy.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mesa and East Sahuarita. Straight-line distance: 114.69 mi (184.57 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 East Sahuarita
Census designated place
| Population | 1,622 |
| Coordinates | 31.9428600, -110.9284200 |
| Altitude | 848 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Sahuarita (-110.92842, 31.94286)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 205 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 35m |
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 | $22.28 | $44.56 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $24.02 | $48.04 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $25.05 | $50.09 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $28.65 | $57.29 |
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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