First Mesa, AZ Road Trips

Sitting in the Desert Southwest, First Mesa, AZ is a local road trip base with 6 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 283 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from First Mesa, AZ head south, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

Trip Routes

6

Longest Drive

354.1 mi

Tucson, AZ

Quickest Drive

4h 13m

Phoenix, AZ

Plan Around First Mesa, AZ

Continue From First Mesa, AZ

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

First Mesa, AZ to Tucson, AZ 354.1 mi · 6h 5m First Mesa, AZ to Tempe, AZ 282.4 mi · 5h 6m First Mesa, AZ to Scottsdale, AZ 278.1 mi · 4h 16m First Mesa, AZ to Phoenix, AZ 272.8 mi · 4h 13m

Trips from First Mesa, AZ

First Mesa, AZ to Tucson, AZ

354.1 mi 6h 5m

First Mesa, AZ to Tempe, AZ

282.4 mi 5h 6m

First Mesa, AZ to Scottsdale, AZ

278.1 mi 4h 16m

First Mesa, AZ to Phoenix, AZ

272.8 mi 4h 13m

First Mesa, AZ to Mesa, AZ

270.3 mi 4h 31m

First Mesa, AZ to Gilbert, AZ

239.9 mi 4h 28m

Driving from First Mesa, AZ

Expect an average of 283 miles and about 4h 46m behind the wheel when leaving First Mesa, AZ. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 354 miles (6h 5m), while the shortest is just 240 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving First Mesa, AZ most often head toward Tucson, AZ (354.1 mi, 6h 5m), Tempe, AZ (282.4 mi, 5h 6m), Scottsdale, AZ (278.1 mi, 4h 16m), Phoenix, AZ (272.8 mi, 4h 13m), and Mesa, AZ (270.3 mi, 4h 31m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in AZ currently averages around $4.95 per gallon. For the typical 283-mile trip from First Mesa, AZ, budget about $55 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 6 mapped routes leaving First Mesa, AZ and 0 routes heading into First Mesa, AZ, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 240 to 354 miles.

The longest mapped route from First Mesa, AZ covers 354 miles and takes approximately 6h 5m. Shorter options start at just 240 miles.

The average route from First Mesa, AZ runs about 283 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 46m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $4.95/gallon for regular), the average 283-mile trip from First Mesa, AZ costs roughly $55 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from First Mesa, AZ include Tucson, AZ, Tempe, AZ, Scottsdale, AZ and Phoenix, AZ. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.

Longer Road Trips from First Mesa, AZ

Tucson, AZ 6h 5m Tempe, AZ 5h 6m Scottsdale, AZ 4h 16m Phoenix, AZ 4h 13m Mesa, AZ 4h 31m

Nearby Hubs

Other cities within driving distance of First Mesa, AZ that also have route pages.

Gilbert, AZ 239.9 mi · 4h 28m