How far is Mesa, AZ from LeChee, AZ?
The driving distance from Mesa, AZ to LeChee, AZ is about 168.6 miles (271.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 126.9 miles (204.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 42m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 51m.
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.
Census-designated place in Gila County, Arizona, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mesa and LeChee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mesa and LeChee.
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Start on East University Drive
22 m · 6 sec · East University Drive
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Turn right onto North Mesa Drive
2 mi · 4 min · North Mesa Drive
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Turn left onto East McKellips Road
1.6 km · 2 min · East McKellips Road
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Turn right onto North Country Club Drive
1.2 km · 1 min · North Country Club Drive
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Continue on North Beeline Highway
4.5 mi · 5 min · North Beeline Highway
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Continue on Beeline Highway
68.4 mi · 1 hr 20 min · Beeline Highway
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Continue on North Beeline Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Beeline Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Payson-Winslow Highway
40 m · 3 sec · North Beeline Highway
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Exit the rotary onto North Beeline Highway
3063 ft · 1 min · North Beeline Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Payson-Winslow Highway
35 m · 2 sec · North Beeline Highway
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Exit the rotary onto North Beeline Highway
663 ft · 11 sec · North Beeline Highway
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Continue on Arizona State Highway 87
2.6 mi · 4 min · Arizona State Highway 87
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Continue on Payson-Winslow Highway
10.8 mi · 16 min · Payson-Winslow Highway
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Continue on Arizona State Highway 87
1.4 mi · 2 min · Arizona State Highway 87
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Continue on Payson-Winslow Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · Payson-Winslow Highway
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Continue on North AZ Highway 87
2253 ft · 55 sec · North AZ Highway 87
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Continue on Payson-Winslow Highway
7.5 mi · 11 min · Payson-Winslow Highway
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Continue on State Route 87
11.8 mi · 16 min · State Route 87
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Continue on Payson–Winslow Highway
631 ft · 10 sec · Payson–Winslow Highway
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Continue on State Highway 87
8.2 mi · 11 min · State Highway 87
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Continue on State Route 87
6 mi · 9 min · State Route 87
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Continue on Starlight Drive
105 m · 6 sec · Starlight Drive
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Continue on State Highway 87
18.9 mi · 28 min · State Highway 87
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Continue on Payson-Winslow Highway
18 mi · 27 min · Payson-Winslow Highway
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Turn sharp left onto Central Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · Central Street
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Continue on Cooper Town Road
2.1 mi · 5 min · Cooper Town Road
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Continue on Cooper Town Road
660 ft · 29 sec · Cooper Town Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cooper Town Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mesa and LeChee.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Beeline Highway
Continue on Beeline Highway
68.4 mi · 01h 20m
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 LeChee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mesa to LeChee?
The road trip is about 168.6 miles (271.4 km) and usually takes 03h 51m 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?
Pine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.3 miles from Mesa and 84.3 miles from LeChee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 126.9 miles (204.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.7 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 9:18 AM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.46 one way or $58.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mesa and Sunny near LeChee.
Stop Ideas Near Pine
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 Pine.
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Flagstaff Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mesa and LeChee. Straight-line distance: 126.92 mi (204.25 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 LeChee
Census-designated place in Coconino County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 1,443 |
| Coordinates | 35.0322400, -110.7529100 |
| Altitude | 1519 |
| Country | United States |
End: LeChee (-110.75291, 35.03224)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 271 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 06m |
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 | $29.46 | $58.92 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $31.76 | $63.52 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $33.12 | $66.24 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $37.88 | $75.76 |
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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