How far is Queen Creek, AZ from Mesa, AZ?
The driving distance from Queen Creek, AZ to Mesa, AZ is about 22.8 miles (36.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Queen Creek and Mesa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Queen Creek and Mesa.
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Start on East Ocotillo Road
116 m · 35 sec · East Ocotillo Road
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Turn uturn onto East Ocotillo Road
1419 ft · 34 sec · East Ocotillo Road
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Turn right onto South Ellsworth Loop Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Ellsworth Loop Road
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Continue on South Ellsworth Road
3.8 mi · 6 min · South Ellsworth Road
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Turn left onto AZ 24 West
2584 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Gateway Freeway
934 ft · 12 sec · Gateway Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on AZ 202 Loop North
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Santan Freeway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Santan Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60 West: Phoenix
1.5 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Superstition Freeway
8.9 mi · 10 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 Queen Creek and Mesa.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Superstition Freeway
Merge slight left onto Superstition Freeway
8.86 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Queen Creek and Sunny near Mesa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Queen Creek to Mesa?
The road trip is about 22.8 miles (36.7 km) and usually takes 00h 32m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Apache Junction is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.4 miles from Queen Creek and 11.3 miles from Mesa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.01 one way or $8.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Queen Creek and Sunny near Mesa.
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.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Queen Creek and Mesa. Straight-line distance: 16.19 mi (26.05 km).
#1 Queen Creek
Town in Arizona, United States
| Population | 60,097 |
| Coordinates | 33.2486600, -111.6343000 |
| Altitude | 428 |
| 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: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $4.01 | $8.02 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $4.32 | $8.65 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $4.51 | $9.02 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $5.16 | $10.31 |
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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