How far is Mesa, AZ from San Tan Valley, AZ?
The driving distance from Mesa, AZ to San Tan Valley, AZ is about 33.1 miles (53.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.4 miles (37.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST.
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Town in Arizona, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mesa and San Tan Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mesa and San Tan Valley.
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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
9.3 mi · 11 min · Superstition Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward AZ Loop 202 South
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Santan Freeway
2.9 mi · 3 min · Santan Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward AZ 24 East
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Gateway Freeway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Gateway Freeway
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Continue straight
1799 ft · 24 sec
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Continue straight
2232 ft · 44 sec
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Continue on Gateway Freeway
3127 ft · 59 sec · Gateway Freeway
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Continue straight
2198 ft · 44 sec
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Continue straight
1892 ft · 38 sec
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Continue on Gateway Freeway
1677 ft · 32 sec · Gateway Freeway
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Continue straight
1702 ft · 34 sec
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Continue straight
2018 ft · 40 sec
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Continue on Gateway Expressway
2100 ft · 40 sec · Gateway Expressway
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Continue on Gateway Expressway
1997 ft · 41 sec · Gateway Expressway
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Turn right onto North Ironwood Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · North Ironwood Road
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Continue on North Gantzel Road
2 mi · 3 min · North Gantzel Road
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Turn left onto East Combs Road
2 mi · 4 min · East Combs Road
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Turn right onto North Schnepf Road
2 mi · 5 min · North Schnepf Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Skyline Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mesa and San Tan Valley.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Superstition Freeway
Merge slight left onto Superstition Freeway
9.26 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Mesa and Sunny near San Tan Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mesa to San Tan Valley?
The road trip is about 33.1 miles (53.2 km) and usually takes 00h 41m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Queen Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16 miles from Mesa and 17.1 miles from San Tan Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.4 miles (37.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.79 one way or $11.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mesa and Sunny near San Tan Valley.
Stop Ideas Near Queen Creek
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 Queen Creek.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mesa and San Tan Valley. Straight-line distance: 23.34 mi (37.56 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 Tan Valley
San Tan Valley is a place in Arizona, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.1911000, -111.5280000 |
| Altitude | 462 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Skyline Drive (-111.527989, 33.19109)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $5.79 | $11.59 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $6.25 | $12.49 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $6.51 | $13.02 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $7.45 | $14.90 |
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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