How far is Mesa, AZ from Naco, AZ?
The driving distance from Mesa, AZ to Naco, AZ is about 211.5 miles (340.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 180.9 miles (291.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 27m 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 04h 13m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Pima County, Arizona, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mesa and Naco.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mesa and Naco.
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Start on East University Drive
1.6 km · 2 min · East University Drive
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Turn left onto North Country Club Drive
4 mi · 7 min · North Country Club Drive
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Continue on North Arizona Avenue
11 mi · 19 min · North Arizona Avenue
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Continue straight
6.1 mi · 9 min
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Take the ramp left toward I 10 East: Tucson
1507 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
23.5 mi · 24 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
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Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
54.6 mi · 56 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
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Continue on North Freeway
6.1 mi · 7 min · North Freeway
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Continue on Tucson-Benson Highway
41.4 mi · 43 min · Tucson-Benson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward AZ 90 East: Fort Huachuca, Sierra Vista
3236 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto South State Highway 90
1.2 mi · 2 min · South State Highway 90
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Continue on Huachuca Boulevard
9.1 mi · 10 min · Huachuca Boulevard
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Continue on State Route 90
11.9 mi · 14 min · State Route 90
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Continue on North Huachuca Boulevard
2.2 mi · 4 min · North Huachuca Boulevard
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Continue on State Route 90
3 mi · 4 min · State Route 90
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Continue on Buffalo Soldier Trail
2085 ft · 35 sec · Buffalo Soldier Trail
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Continue on Buffalo Solder Trail
1.2 km · 1 min · Buffalo Solder Trail
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Turn straight onto Buffalo Soldier Trail
4.8 mi · 8 min · Buffalo Soldier Trail
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Turn right onto AZ 92
3 mi · 4 min · AZ 92
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Continue on Sierra Vista-Bisbee Highway
2.6 mi · 4 min · Sierra Vista-Bisbee Highway
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Continue on State Route 92
20.3 mi · 25 min · State Route 92
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Turn right onto South Willson Road
3 mi · 7 min · South Willson Road
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Continue on West Newell Street
1383 ft · 40 sec · West Newell Street
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Turn right onto South Towner Avenue
1586 ft · 45 sec · South Towner Avenue
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Turn left onto West Martinez Street
63 m · 11 sec · West Martinez Street
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Turn right
39 m · 9 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 Naco.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
54.6 mi · 00h 56m
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 Naco.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mesa to Naco?
The road trip is about 211.5 miles (340.4 km) and usually takes 04h 13m 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?
South Tucson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.8 miles from Mesa and 105.7 miles from Naco.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 180.9 miles (291.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.6 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 8:32 AM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.87 one way or $69.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mesa and Sunny near Naco.
Stop Ideas Near South Tucson
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 South Tucson.
Tucson
Benson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mesa and Naco. Straight-line distance: 180.97 mi (291.25 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 Naco
Located at an elevation of 4,606 feet in the high desert Mule Mountains foothills of Cochise County, this southeastern Arizona community sits directly on the international border opposite its sister city in Sonora, Mexico.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 31.3353800, -109.9481300 |
| Altitude | 1404 |
| Country | United States |
End: Naco (-109.94813, 31.33538)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 340 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 38m |
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 | $4.67 | $34.87 | $69.74 |
| Mid-grade | $5.03 | $37.55 | $75.11 |
| Premium | $5.36 | $40.01 | $80.02 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $46.79 | $93.58 |
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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