How far is Mesa, AZ from Parker, AZ?
The driving distance from Mesa, AZ to Parker, AZ is about 178.6 miles (287.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 150.3 miles (241.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 32m 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
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 16m.
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.
Census-designated place in La Paz County, Arizona, United States
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 Parker.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mesa and Parker.
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Start on East University Drive
2 mi · 4 min · East University Drive
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Turn right onto North Alma School Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · North Alma School Road
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Turn left onto AZ 202 Loop West
1717 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Red Mountain Freeway
10.9 mi · 13 min · Red Mountain Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 10 West
1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Papago Freeway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Papago Freeway
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Continue on Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel
2756 ft · 36 sec · Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel
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Continue on Papago Freeway
19.6 mi · 23 min · Papago Freeway
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Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
105 mi · 1 hr 46 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 95, AZ 95: Parker, Yuma
1851 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right onto Riggles Road
561 ft · 17 sec · Riggles Road
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North Central Boulevard
3.1 mi · 3 min · North Central Boulevard
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Continue on Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway
19.6 mi · 22 min · Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway
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Turn left onto Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway
11.4 mi · 13 min · Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway
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Continue on California Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · California Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · California Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mesa and Parker.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
105 mi · 01h 46m
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 Mostly Sunny near Parker.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mesa to Parker?
The road trip is about 178.6 miles (287.5 km) and usually takes 03h 16m 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?
Salome is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.2 miles from Mesa and 89.4 miles from Parker.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 150.3 miles (241.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.3 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 10:28 AM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.19 one way or $62.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mesa and Mostly Sunny near Parker.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mesa and Parker. Straight-line distance: 150.29 mi (241.87 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 Parker
Town in and county seat of La Paz County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 3,281 |
| Coordinates | 34.1500200, -114.2891200 |
| Altitude | 129 |
| Country | United States |
End: Parker (-114.28912, 34.15002)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 287 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 13m |
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 | $31.19 | $62.38 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $33.63 | $67.26 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $35.07 | $70.13 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $40.11 | $80.21 |
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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