How far is Naco, AZ from Mesa, AZ?
The driving distance from Naco, AZ to Mesa, AZ is about 221.5 miles (356.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 180.9 miles (291.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 23m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 41m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Pima County, Arizona, United States
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 Naco and Mesa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Naco and Mesa.
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Start on the route
39 m · 15 sec
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Turn left onto West Martinez Street
63 m · 11 sec · West Martinez Street
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Turn right onto South Towner Avenue
1586 ft · 45 sec · South Towner Avenue
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Turn left onto West Newell Street
1383 ft · 38 sec · West Newell Street
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Continue on South Willson Road
3 mi · 7 min · South Willson Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Route 92
20.3 mi · 25 min · State Route 92
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Continue on Sierra Vista-Bisbee Highway
2.6 mi · 4 min · Sierra Vista-Bisbee Highway
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Continue on AZ 92
3 mi · 4 min · AZ 92
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Turn left onto Buffalo Soldier Trail
6 mi · 10 min · Buffalo Soldier Trail
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Continue on State Route 90
3 mi · 3 min · State Route 90
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Continue on South Huachuca Boulevard
2.2 mi · 4 min · South Huachuca Boulevard
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Continue on State Route 90
12 mi · 14 min · State Route 90
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Continue on Huachuca Boulevard
9 mi · 10 min · Huachuca Boulevard
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Continue on South State Highway 90
1.3 mi · 2 min · South State Highway 90
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Turn left onto I 10, Tuscon, South Tuscon
3044 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Tucson-Benson Highway
41.4 mi · 43 min · Tucson-Benson Highway
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Continue on South Freeway
6 mi · 7 min · South Freeway
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Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
3.7 mi · 4 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
50.7 mi · 51 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
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Continue on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
24.1 mi · 24 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward AZ 587 North: Chandler, Gilbert
1404 ft · 54 sec
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Turn left
5.8 mi · 9 min
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Continue on South Arizona Avenue
11 mi · 19 min · South Arizona Avenue
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Continue on South Country Club Drive
4 mi · 7 min · South Country Club Drive
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Turn right onto West University Drive
1.6 km · 2 min · West 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 Naco and Mesa.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
Keep slight left to continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
50.7 mi · 00h 51m
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 Naco and Sunny near Mesa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Naco to Mesa?
The road trip is about 221.5 miles (356.5 km) and usually takes 03h 41m 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?
South Tucson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.9 miles from Naco and 115.6 miles from Mesa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 180.9 miles (291.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.6 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 9:36 AM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.55 one way or $73.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Naco and Sunny near Mesa.
Stop Ideas Near South Tucson
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 South Tucson.
Tucson
Benson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Naco and Mesa. Straight-line distance: 180.97 mi (291.25 km).
#1 Naco
Located at an elevation of 4,606 feet in the high desert Mule Mountains foothills of Cochise County, this southeastern Arizona community sits directly on the international border opposite its sister city in Sonora, Mexico.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 31.3353800, -109.9481300 |
| Altitude | 1404 |
| 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: 357 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 45m |
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 | $36.55 | $73.10 |
| Mid-grade | $5.03 | $39.37 | $78.73 |
| Premium | $5.36 | $41.94 | $83.88 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $49.05 | $98.09 |
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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