How far is Mesa, AZ from San Manuel, AZ?
The driving distance from Mesa, AZ to San Manuel, AZ is about 115.6 miles (186.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 89.4 miles (143.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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 02h 27m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 and county seat of Pinal County, 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 San Manuel.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mesa and San Manuel.
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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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Turn left onto US 60 East: Globe
2094 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Superstition Freeway
18.5 mi · 21 min · Superstition Freeway
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Continue on Phoenix–Globe Highway
12.3 mi · 15 min · Phoenix–Globe Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward AZ 79 South: Florence, Tucson
2630 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on AZ 79 South: Florence, Tucson
15.7 mi · 20 min
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Continue on South Pinal Parkway Avenue
6.2 mi · 8 min · South Pinal Parkway Avenue
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Continue on Pinal Pioneer Parkway
35.9 mi · 41 min · Pinal Pioneer Parkway
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Continue on State Route 79
1935 ft · 29 sec · State Route 79
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Turn left onto Tucson-Globe Highway
12.7 mi · 17 min · Tucson-Globe Highway
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Continue on American Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · American Avenue
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Continue on Tucson-Globe Highway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Tucson-Globe Highway
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Take the exit slight right
696 ft · 22 sec
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Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Boulevard
4.5 mi · 6 min · Veterans Memorial Boulevard
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Continue on North Redington Road
2644 ft · 58 sec · North Redington Road
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Turn right onto South McNab Parkway
1.1 mi · 3 min · South McNab Parkway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South McNab Parkway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mesa and San Manuel.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pinal Pioneer Parkway
Continue on Pinal Pioneer Parkway
35.9 mi · 00h 41m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Mesa and Sunny near San Manuel.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mesa to San Manuel?
The road trip is about 115.6 miles (186.1 km) and usually takes 02h 27m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Florence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.8 miles from Mesa and 57.8 miles from San Manuel.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 89.4 miles (143.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:34 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.07 one way or $38.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mesa and Sunny near San Manuel.
Stop Ideas Near Florence
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 Florence.
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Phoenix (Airport), Arizona
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mesa and San Manuel. Straight-line distance: 89.42 mi (143.91 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 San Manuel
Located in southeastern Arizona's Pinal County, this community sits in the San Pedro River Valley at an elevation of 3,451 feet.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 32.5997900, -110.6309300 |
| Altitude | 1052 |
| Country | United States |
End: San Manuel (-110.63093, 32.59979)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 186 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 26m |
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 | $19.07 | $38.14 |
| Mid-grade | $5.03 | $20.54 | $41.08 |
| Premium | $5.36 | $21.88 | $43.76 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $25.59 | $51.18 |
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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