How far is Mesa, AZ from Fortuna Foothills, AZ?
The driving distance from Mesa, AZ to Fortuna Foothills, AZ is about 193.2 miles (311 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 159 miles (255.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 31m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mesa and Fortuna Foothills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mesa and Fortuna 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
6.1 mi · 7 min · Maricopa Freeway
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Continue on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward AZ 347 South
1889 ft · 49 sec
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Turn right onto West Queen Creek Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · West Queen Creek Road
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Continue on North Maricopa Road
11.8 mi · 14 min · North Maricopa Road
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Continue on North John Wayne Parkway
14.8 mi · 19 min · North John Wayne Parkway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Gila Bend–Casa Grande Highway
5.6 mi · 6 min · Gila Bend–Casa Grande Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 8 West: San Diego
2124 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Phoenix Bypass Route
31.6 mi · 32 min · Phoenix Bypass Route
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Continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway
105.4 mi · 1 hr 46 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Foothills Boulevard
1672 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto South Foothills Boulevard
1 mi · 2 min · South Foothills Boulevard
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Turn right onto East 40th Street
647 ft · 15 sec · East 40th Street
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Turn right onto South Sheryl Drive
600 ft · 26 sec · South Sheryl Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Sheryl Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mesa and Fortuna Foothills.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Blue Star Memorial Highway
Continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway
105 mi · 01h 47m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Mesa and Sunny near Fortuna Foothills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mesa to Fortuna Foothills?
The road trip is about 193.2 miles (311 km) and usually takes 03h 31m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Gila Bend is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.6 miles from Mesa and 96.7 miles from Fortuna Foothills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 159 miles (255.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:58 AM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.77 one way or $67.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mesa and Sunny near Fortuna Foothills.
Stop Ideas Near Gila Bend
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Gila Bend Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gila Bend.
Maricopa
Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona
Phoenix (Airport), Arizona
Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mesa and Fortuna Foothills. Straight-line distance: 158.99 mi (255.87 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 Fortuna Foothills
Census designated place
| Population | 28,135 |
| Coordinates | 32.6578300, -114.4118900 |
| Altitude | 102 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fortuna Foothills (-114.41189, 32.65783)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 311 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 24m |
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 | $33.77 | $67.53 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $36.41 | $72.81 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $37.96 | $75.92 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $43.42 | $86.83 |
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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