How far is Tonto Basin, AZ from Mesa, AZ?
The driving distance from Tonto Basin, AZ to Mesa, AZ is about 77.5 miles (124.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.5 miles (66.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 43m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.
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.
Town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tonto Basin and Mesa.
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Start on the route
804 ft · 59 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right
1069 ft · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Claypool-Jakes Corner Highway
17.1 mi · 24 min · Claypool-Jakes Corner Highway
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Turn left onto Beeline Highway
56.6 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Beeline Highway
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Continue on North Country Club Drive
1.2 km · 1 min · North Country Club Drive
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Turn left onto West McKellips Road
1 mi · 2 min · West McKellips Road
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Turn right onto North Mesa Drive
2 mi · 4 min · North Mesa Drive
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Turn left 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 Tonto Basin 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.
Beeline Highway
Turn left onto Beeline Highway
56.6 mi · 01h 05m
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 Tonto Basin and Sunny near Mesa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tonto Basin to Mesa?
The road trip is about 77.5 miles (124.7 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?
Fountain Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39 miles from Tonto Basin and 38.5 miles from Mesa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.5 miles (66.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 36 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 3:46 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.76 one way or $25.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tonto Basin and Sunny near Mesa.
Stop Ideas Near Fountain Hills
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 Fountain Hills.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tonto Basin and Mesa. Straight-line distance: 41.51 mi (66.81 km).
#1 Tonto Basin
Situated at an elevation of 2,238 feet in Gila County, Arizona, this rural community lies within a broad geological depression between the Mazatzal Mountains and the Sierra Ancha range.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.8317100, -111.2945700 |
| Altitude | 682 |
| 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: 125 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
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 | $12.76 | $25.52 |
| Mid-grade | $5.03 | $13.74 | $27.49 |
| Premium | $5.36 | $14.64 | $29.28 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $17.12 | $34.25 |
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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