How far is Mesa, AZ from Ehrenberg, AZ?
The driving distance from Mesa, AZ to Ehrenberg, AZ is about 162.3 miles (261.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 156.2 miles (251.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 47m 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 53m.
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.
Census-designated place in La Paz County, Arizona, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mesa and Ehrenberg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mesa and Ehrenberg.
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Start on East University Drive
2 mi · 4 min · East University Drive
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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 AZ 202 Loop West
1717 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Red Mountain Freeway
10.9 mi · 13 min · Red Mountain Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 10 West
1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Papago Freeway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Papago Freeway
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Continue on Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel
2756 ft · 36 sec · Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel
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Continue on Papago Freeway
19.6 mi · 23 min · Papago Freeway
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Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
124.3 mi · 2 hr 5 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Ehrenberg, Parker
1408 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right onto Poston Road
56 m · 10 sec · Poston Road
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Turn left onto Frontage Road North
2000 ft · 59 sec · Frontage Road North
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Turn right onto Ehrenberg Parker Highway
48 m · 4 sec · Ehrenberg Parker Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ehrenberg Parker Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mesa and Ehrenberg.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
124 mi · 02h 06m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Mesa and Partly Sunny near Ehrenberg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mesa to Ehrenberg?
The road trip is about 162.3 miles (261.2 km) and usually takes 02h 53m 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?
Salome is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81 miles from Mesa and 81.3 miles from Ehrenberg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 156.2 miles (251.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:42 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.37 one way or $56.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Mesa and Partly Sunny near Ehrenberg.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mesa and Ehrenberg. Straight-line distance: 156.19 mi (251.36 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 Ehrenberg
Town in Arizona, United States
| Population | 1,470 |
| Coordinates | 33.6041900, -114.5252300 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ehrenberg (-114.52523, 33.60419)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 261 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 01m |
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 | $28.37 | $56.74 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $30.59 | $61.17 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $31.89 | $63.79 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $36.48 | $72.95 |
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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