How far is Mesa, AZ from Star Valley, AZ?
The driving distance from Mesa, AZ to Star Valley, AZ is about 80.5 miles (129.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 66.1 miles (106.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 18m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.
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 Maricopa County, Arizona, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mesa and Star Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mesa and Star Valley.
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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
3.9 mi · 7 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Payson-Show Low Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mesa and Star 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.
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 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 Star Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mesa to Star Valley?
The road trip is about 80.5 miles (129.6 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?
Fountain Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.3 miles from Mesa and 40.3 miles from Star Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 66.1 miles (106.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 3:12 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.06 one way or $28.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mesa and Sunny near Star Valley.
Stop Ideas Near Fountain Hills
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 Fountain Hills.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mesa and Star Valley. Straight-line distance: 66.02 mi (106.25 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 Star Valley
Town of the United States
| Population | 2,327 |
| Coordinates | 34.2550400, -111.2584700 |
| Altitude | 1420 |
| Country | United States |
End: Star Valley (-111.25847, 34.25504)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 130 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $14.06 | $28.12 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $15.16 | $30.32 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $15.81 | $31.61 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $18.08 | $36.16 |
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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