How far is Mesa, AZ from Snowflake, AZ?
The driving distance from Mesa, AZ to Snowflake, AZ is about 160.3 miles (258 km), with a travel time of about 03h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 125.2 miles (201.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 43m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 21m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mesa and Snowflake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mesa and Snowflake.
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Start on East University Drive
22 m · 6 sec · East University Drive
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Turn right onto North Mesa Drive
2 mi · 4 min · North Mesa Drive
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Turn left onto East McKellips Road
1.6 km · 2 min · East McKellips Road
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Turn right onto North Country Club Drive
1.2 km · 1 min · North Country Club Drive
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Continue on North Beeline Highway
4.5 mi · 5 min · North Beeline Highway
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Continue on Beeline Highway
68.4 mi · 1 hr 20 min · Beeline Highway
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Turn right
53 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Turn left onto Highway 277
1.9 mi · 3 min · Highway 277
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Continue on West 3rd Street North
18.8 mi · 23 min · West 3rd Street North
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Keep slight left to continue on West 3rd Street North
9.9 mi · 12 min · West 3rd Street North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 3rd Street North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mesa and Snowflake.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Beeline Highway
Continue on Beeline Highway
68.4 mi · 01h 20m
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 Snowflake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mesa to Snowflake?
The road trip is about 160.3 miles (258 km) and usually takes 03h 21m 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?
Star Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.2 miles from Mesa and 80.2 miles from Snowflake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 125.2 miles (201.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.1 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 10:16 AM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.02 one way or $56.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mesa and Sunny near Snowflake.
Stop Ideas Near Star Valley
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 Star Valley.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mesa and Snowflake. Straight-line distance: 125.19 mi (201.47 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 Snowflake
Town in Arizona, United States of America
| Population | 6,114 |
| Coordinates | 34.5133700, -110.0784500 |
| Altitude | 1702 |
| Country | United States |
End: Snowflake (-110.07845, 34.51337)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 258 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 00m |
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 | $28.02 | $56.05 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $30.21 | $60.43 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $31.50 | $63.01 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $36.03 | $72.06 |
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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