How far is Mesa, AZ from Wickenburg, AZ?
The driving distance from Mesa, AZ to Wickenburg, AZ is about 76.8 miles (123.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 64.4 miles (103.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 21m 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
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.
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 Wickenburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mesa and Wickenburg.
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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
10.4 mi · 12 min · Papago Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward AZ 101 Loop North
1.4 km · 1 min
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Continue on Agua Fria Freeway
8.8 mi · 10 min · Agua Fria Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60
1831 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto Grand Avenue
20.2 mi · 29 min · Grand Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway
49 m · 3 sec · Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway
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Continue on Grand Avenue
1.5 km · 1 min · Grand Avenue
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Continue on Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway
1206 ft · 16 sec · Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway
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Continue on Wickenburg–Phoenix Highway
648 ft · 8 sec · Wickenburg–Phoenix Highway
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Continue on Grand Avenue
6.3 mi · 7 min · Grand Avenue
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Continue on Phoenix-Wickenburg Highway
2405 ft · 32 sec · Phoenix-Wickenburg Highway
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Continue on Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway
8.7 mi · 11 min · Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway
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Continue on East Wickenburg Way
1.5 mi · 3 min · East Wickenburg Way
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Wickenburg Way
61 m · 9 sec · East Wickenburg Way
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Exit the rotary onto East Wickenburg Way
1094 ft · 23 sec · East Wickenburg Way
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Turn left onto South Tegner Street
48 m · 7 sec · South Tegner Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Tegner Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mesa and Wickenburg.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Grand Avenue
Turn left onto Grand Avenue
20.2 mi · 00h 29m
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 Wickenburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mesa to Wickenburg?
The road trip is about 76.8 miles (123.6 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?
Sun City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.4 miles from Mesa and 38.4 miles from Wickenburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 64.4 miles (103.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 3:08 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.42 one way or $26.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mesa and Sunny near Wickenburg.
Stop Ideas Near Sun City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
The Phoenix Police Museum
Surprise City Hall
Tolleson City Hall
City Hall Parking
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sun City.
Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona
Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona
Phoenix (Airport), Arizona
Maricopa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mesa and Wickenburg. Straight-line distance: 64.37 mi (103.59 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 Wickenburg
Town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 8,351 |
| Coordinates | 33.9686400, -112.7296200 |
| Altitude | 627 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wickenburg (-112.72962, 33.96864)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 124 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 57m |
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 | $13.42 | $26.83 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $14.47 | $28.93 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $15.08 | $30.17 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $17.25 | $34.50 |
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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