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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
162.28 mi
02h 53m
Flight
156.19 mi
251.36 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
156.19 mi
Kilometers
251.36 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
162.28 mi
Kilometers
261.17 km
Drive Time
02h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ehrenberg
Thu, Apr 16, 11:49 AM MST
Return by in Mesa
Thu, Apr 16, 2:42 PM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mesa
2026-04-16T08:55
Arrive Ehrenberg
Thu, Apr 16, 11:49 AM MST
Route Timing
02h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:54 PM MST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:42 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mesa
9:30 PM MST
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Salome
AZ

Census-designated place in La Paz County, Arizona, United States

From Mesa
81 mi
01h 26m
To Ehrenberg
81.3 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
89°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MST
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on East University Drive

    2 mi · 4 min · East University Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Alma School Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · North Alma School Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto AZ 202 Loop West

    1717 ft · 46 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Red Mountain Freeway

    10.9 mi · 13 min · Red Mountain Freeway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight left toward I 10 West

    1 mi · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight right onto Papago Freeway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Papago Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel

    2756 ft · 36 sec · Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel

  8. 8

    Continue on Papago Freeway

    19.6 mi · 23 min · Papago Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

    124.3 mi · 2 hr 5 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Ehrenberg, Parker

    1408 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Poston Road

    56 m · 10 sec · Poston Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Frontage Road North

    2000 ft · 59 sec · Frontage Road North

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Ehrenberg Parker Highway

    48 m · 4 sec · Ehrenberg Parker Highway

  14. 14

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
125 mi · 77%
Papago Freeway
21 mi · 13%
Red Mountain Freeway
10.9 mi · 7%
East University Drive
1.95 mi · 1%
North Alma School Road
1.64 mi · 1%
I 10 West
1.01 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.1 mi
156.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Salome
01h 26m from Mesa
Leave By
12:42 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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).

Mesa

#1 Mesa

The fourth most populous city in Arizona and the center of the Mesa metropolitan area.

Population528,159
Coordinates33.4222700, -111.8226400
Altitude378
CountryUnited States
Ehrenberg

#2 Ehrenberg

Town in Arizona, United States

Population1,470
Coordinates33.6041900, -114.5252300
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Start: Mesa (-111.82264, 33.42227)
End: Ehrenberg (-114.52523, 33.60419)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 261 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
5.73 gal
21.68 L · about $28.37
Round trip
$56.74
11.46 gal · 43.36 L
Estimated CO2
50.9 kg one way
Round trip: 101.8 kg / 224 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Arizona · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Mesa and Ehrenberg. The current time is 08:55:35.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.