How far is Mesa, AZ from Guadalupe, AZ?
The driving distance from Mesa, AZ to Guadalupe, AZ is about 11.7 miles (18.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.8 miles (14.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 18m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The third most populous city in Arizona.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mesa and Guadalupe.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mesa and Guadalupe.
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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
7.2 mi · 8 min · Superstition Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Priest Drive
2649 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto South Priest Drive
1.5 km · 2 min · South Priest Drive
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Continue on South Avenida Del Yaqui
1665 ft · 1 min · South Avenida Del Yaqui
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Turn left
21 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mesa and Guadalupe.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Superstition Freeway
Merge slight left onto Superstition Freeway
7.17 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Mesa and Mostly Sunny near Guadalupe.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mesa to Guadalupe?
The road trip is about 11.7 miles (18.9 km) and usually takes 00h 18m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Tempe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.8 miles from Mesa and 5.8 miles from Guadalupe.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.8 miles (14.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:54 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.03 one way or $4.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mesa and Mostly Sunny near Guadalupe.
Stop Ideas Near Tempe
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Mastro's City Hall
The Phoenix Police Museum
Planning department - City of Mesa
Tempe City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tempe.
Phoenix (Airport), Arizona
Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona
Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona
Maricopa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mesa and Guadalupe. Straight-line distance: 8.84 mi (14.22 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 Guadalupe
Town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 6,698 |
| Coordinates | 33.3708800, -111.9629200 |
| Altitude | 376 |
| Country | United States |
End: Guadalupe (-111.96292, 33.37088)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 19 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $2.03 | $4.06 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $2.19 | $4.38 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $2.28 | $4.56 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $2.61 | $5.22 |
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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