How far is Mesa, AZ from Spring Valley, AZ?
The driving distance from Mesa, AZ to Spring Valley, AZ is about 84.3 miles (135.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 66.6 miles (107.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 15m 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 01h 37m.
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.
Census-designated place in Maricopa 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 Spring Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mesa and Spring Valley.
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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
1.2 mi · 1 min · Papago Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 17 South, I 17 North: Flagstaff
1069 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 17 North: Flagstaff
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Black Canyon Freeway
38.3 mi · 42 min · Black Canyon Freeway
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Continue on Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
8.9 mi · 10 min · Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
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Continue on Arizona Veterans Highway
13.4 mi · 14 min · Arizona Veterans Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on AZ 69 North: Cordes Lakes Rd, Prescott
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto South Spring Lane
2058 ft · 1 min · South Spring Lane
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Turn left onto East Bob White Road
870 ft · 38 sec · East Bob White Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Bob White Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mesa and Spring Valley.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Black Canyon Freeway
Merge slight left onto Black Canyon Freeway
38.3 mi · 00h 42m
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 Spring Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mesa to Spring Valley?
The road trip is about 84.3 miles (135.7 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?
New River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.2 miles from Mesa and 42.1 miles from Spring Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 66.6 miles (107.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:14 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.88 one way or $27.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mesa and Sunny near Spring Valley.
Stop Ideas Near New River
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 New River.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mesa and Spring Valley. Straight-line distance: 66.61 mi (107.2 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 Spring Valley
Located in Yavapai County at an elevation of 3,944 feet, this central Arizona community sits in the high desert transition zone along State Route 69.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.3450300, -112.1590500 |
| Altitude | 1202 |
| Country | United States |
End: Spring Valley (-112.15905, 34.34503)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 136 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 03m |
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 | $13.88 | $27.76 |
| Mid-grade | $5.03 | $14.95 | $29.90 |
| Premium | $5.36 | $15.93 | $31.86 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $18.63 | $37.26 |
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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