How far is Mesa, AZ from Saint David, AZ?
The driving distance from Mesa, AZ to Saint David, AZ is about 159.4 miles (256.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 140.6 miles (226.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 08m 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
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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 04m.
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.
Town in Pima and Pinal counties in Arizona, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mesa and Saint David.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mesa and Saint David.
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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
42.9 mi · 45 min · Tucson-Benson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 Business: Tombstone, Douglas
1401 ft · 34 sec
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Continue on I 10 BUS, AZ 80: Benson, Douglas
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Turn slight right
715 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right
7.3 mi · 11 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Lee Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mesa and Saint David.
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 Saint David.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mesa to Saint David?
The road trip is about 159.4 miles (256.5 km) and usually takes 03h 04m 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?
Marana is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.7 miles from Mesa and 79.7 miles from Saint David.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 140.6 miles (226.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.8 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 10:52 AM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.27 one way or $52.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mesa and Sunny near Saint David.
Stop Ideas Near Marana
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 Marana.
Tucson
Benson
Maricopa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mesa and Saint David. Straight-line distance: 140.54 mi (226.18 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 Saint David
Situated in the San Pedro River valley of southeastern Arizona, this unincorporated community in Cochise County lies at an elevation of approximately 3,691 feet.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 31.9042500, -110.2142400 |
| Altitude | 1125 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saint David (-110.21424, 31.90425)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 257 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 59m |
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 | $26.27 | $52.54 |
| Mid-grade | $5.03 | $28.29 | $56.58 |
| Premium | $5.36 | $30.14 | $60.28 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $35.25 | $70.50 |
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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