Road Trips from Mesa, AZ
Where to drive next — curated by how much time you have and what you're in the mood for.
Total Routes
41
Shortest
0.3h
With Parks Nearby
24
Under 2 hours
17 total in this range
Full-day getaway
16 total in this range
Williams, AZ
3h 22m176.3 mi one way
Paulden, AZ
2h 34m133.7 mi one way
Whetstone, AZ
2h 49m149.2 mi one way
Swift Trail Junction, AZ
3h 31m157.5 mi one way
Pima, AZ
3h 4m141.4 mi one way
Weekend trip
8 total in this range
Lukachukai, AZ
7h 2m331.3 mi one way
Grand Canyon, AZ
4h 36m244.8 mi one way
Beaver Dam, AZ
7h 52m395.7 mi one way
Morenci, AZ
5h 4m204.7 mi one way
Clifton, AZ
4h 16m192.8 mi one way
Browse by Mood
Lukachukai, AZ
7h 2m331.3 mi one way
Grand Canyon, AZ
4h 36m244.8 mi one way
Beaver Dam, AZ
7h 52m395.7 mi one way
Williams, AZ
3h 22m176.3 mi one way
Bullhead City, AZ
4h 56m239.4 mi one way
Phoenix, AZ
27m18.4 mi one way
Peoria, AZ
46m30.5 mi one way
Scottsdale, AZ
17m10.4 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Long daylight returns and parks begin peak bloom.
Summer
Avoid low-desert routes at midday; pick mountain destinations instead.
Fall
Cooler temps and foliage make it the underrated season here.
Winter
Desert driving is at its best — cool days, clear light.
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