How far is Mesa, AZ from Youngtown, AZ?
The driving distance from Mesa, AZ to Youngtown, AZ is about 41.5 miles (66.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.1 miles (48.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.
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.
The fifth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Phoenix metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mesa and Youngtown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mesa and Youngtown.
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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
2.4 mi · 4 min · Grand Avenue
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Turn left onto North 111th Avenue
3153 ft · 1 min · North 111th Avenue
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Turn right onto West Nevada Avenue
1071 ft · 39 sec · West Nevada Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North 113th Avenue
1019 ft · 35 sec · North 113th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 113th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mesa and Youngtown.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Red Mountain Freeway
Merge slight left onto Red Mountain Freeway
10.9 mi · 00h 13m
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 Youngtown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mesa to Youngtown?
The road trip is about 41.5 miles (66.8 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?
Phoenix is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.8 miles from Mesa and 20.8 miles from Youngtown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.1 miles (48.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 4:40 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.28 one way or $14.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mesa and Sunny near Youngtown.
Stop Ideas Near Phoenix
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Mastro's City Hall
The Phoenix Police Museum
City of Peoria Municipal Operations Center
Tolleson City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Phoenix.
Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona
Phoenix (Airport), Arizona
Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona
Maricopa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mesa and Youngtown. Straight-line distance: 30.11 mi (48.45 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 Youngtown
Town of the United States
| Population | 6,913 |
| Coordinates | 33.5939300, -112.3029400 |
| Altitude | 347 |
| Country | United States |
End: Youngtown (-112.30294, 33.59393)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 67 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $7.28 | $14.56 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $7.85 | $15.69 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $8.18 | $16.36 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $9.36 | $18.72 |
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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