How far is Morenci, AZ from Mesa, AZ?
The driving distance from Morenci, AZ to Mesa, AZ is about 202.4 miles (325.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 144 miles (231.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 53m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Gila and Graham counties in Arizona, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Morenci and Mesa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Morenci and Mesa.
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Start on the route
1.3 mi · 8 min
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Turn sharp right
1.2 mi · 8 min
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Turn right
2801 ft · 4 min
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Turn sharp right
1.6 km · 6 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
1597 ft · 2 min
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Turn sharp left onto Coronado Trail
3.9 mi · 11 min · Coronado Trail
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Continue straight
12.8 mi · 21 min
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Turn straight onto Coronado Boulevard
10.3 mi · 13 min · Coronado Boulevard
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Continue on Safford-Springerville Highway
13.3 mi · 16 min · Safford-Springerville Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Globe-Lordsburg Highway
10 mi · 14 min · Globe-Lordsburg Highway
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Turn left onto South 1st Avenue
123 m · 12 sec · South 1st Avenue
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Turn right onto West Main Street
2563 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South 8th Avenue
133 m · 17 sec · South 8th Avenue
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Turn left onto West Thatcher Boulevard
2.3 mi · 5 min · West Thatcher Boulevard
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Continue on West Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Globe-Lordsburg Highway
4.7 mi · 7 min · Globe-Lordsburg Highway
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Continue on East Center Street
66.5 mi · 1 hr 22 min · East Center Street
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Continue on East Ash Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · East Ash Street
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Turn right onto South Hill Street
1816 ft · 42 sec · South Hill Street
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Turn left onto East Oak Street
112 m · 11 sec · East Oak Street
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Turn right onto North Broad Street
2583 ft · 54 sec · North Broad Street
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Continue on North Broad Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Broad Street
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Continue on US 60
4 mi · 8 min · US 60
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Continue on West Live Oak Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · West Live Oak Street
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Continue on Phoenix–Globe Highway
42.9 mi · 55 min · Phoenix–Globe Highway
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Continue on Superstition Freeway
18.6 mi · 21 min · Superstition Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Mesa Drive
2416 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto South Mesa Drive
2 mi · 4 min · South Mesa Drive
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Continue on North Mesa Drive
2684 ft · 1 min · North Mesa Drive
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Turn right onto East University Drive
22 m · 2 sec · East University Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East University Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Morenci and Mesa.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
East Center Street
Continue on East Center Street
66.5 mi · 01h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Morenci and Sunny near Mesa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Morenci to Mesa?
The road trip is about 202.4 miles (325.7 km) and usually takes 03h 53m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Peridot is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.4 miles from Morenci and 100 miles from Mesa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 144 miles (231.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:14 AM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.37 one way or $66.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Morenci and Sunny near Mesa.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Morenci and Mesa. Straight-line distance: 143.95 mi (231.67 km).
#1 Morenci
Located in the rugged high desert terrain of eastern Arizona's Greenlee County, this community sits at an elevation of 4,747 feet approximately ten miles west of the New Mexico border.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.0786700, -109.3653500 |
| Altitude | 1447 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: East University Drive (-111.82264, 33.422353)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 326 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 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 | $4.67 | $33.37 | $66.74 |
| Mid-grade | $5.03 | $35.94 | $71.89 |
| Premium | $5.36 | $38.29 | $76.58 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $44.78 | $89.56 |
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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