How far is Mesa, AZ from Superior, AZ?
The driving distance from Mesa, AZ to Superior, AZ is about 49.3 miles (79.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.9 miles (69 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m 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 02m.
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.
A town in Pinal County, Arizona.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mesa and Superior.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mesa and Superior.
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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
27.3 mi · 34 min · Phoenix–Globe Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Kearny, Winkelman
1027 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto South Magma Avenue
1310 ft · 32 sec · South Magma Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Magma Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mesa and Superior.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Phoenix–Globe Highway
Continue on Phoenix–Globe Highway
27.3 mi · 00h 34m
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 Superior.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mesa to Superior?
The road trip is about 49.3 miles (79.3 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?
Apache Junction is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.6 miles from Mesa and 24.7 miles from Superior.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.9 miles (69 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 4:26 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.61 one way or $17.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mesa and Sunny near Superior.
Stop Ideas Near Apache Junction
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 Apache Junction.
Phoenix (Airport), Arizona
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mesa and Superior. Straight-line distance: 42.85 mi (68.96 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 Superior
Town in Pinal County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 3,232 |
| Coordinates | 33.2939500, -111.0962300 |
| Altitude | 866 |
| Country | United States |
End: Superior (-111.09623, 33.29395)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 79 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $8.61 | $17.23 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $9.29 | $18.58 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $9.68 | $19.37 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $11.08 | $22.15 |
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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