Origin
Ajo, AZ
Afternoon in Ajo on Sunday
Local time
4:07 PM
MST
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ajo, AZ to Mesa, AZ
Drive Time
2h 15m
Distance
119.7 mi
193 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 6m
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6 AM
2h 16m
8 AM
2h 35m
10 AM
2h 22m
12 PM
2h 20m
3 PM
2h 23m
5 PM
2h 34m
8 PM
2h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mesa, AZ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Ajo, AZ to Mesa, AZ covers 119.7 miles and takes about 2h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Pizal Lane, West Solana Avenue, North 2nd Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.82 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
59.9 miles from Ajo, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 7m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 15m drive with frequent turns across 119.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Pizal Lane is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Ajo, AZ to Mesa, AZ is easy. At 2h 15m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Ajo, AZ to Mesa, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Pizal Lane | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Solana Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North 2nd Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Ajo Gila Bend Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Gila Bend-Lukeville Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 8 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Blue Star Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| AZ 84 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
North Pizal Lane
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ajo, AZ and Mesa, AZ.
1
Start on East Taladro Avenue
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
East Taladro Avenue
2
Continue on North Pizal Lane
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
North Pizal Lane
3
Continue on West Solana Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Solana Avenue
4
Continue on North 2nd Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North 2nd Avenue
5
Continue on North Ajo Gila Bend Highway
8.1 mi
·
10 min
·
North Ajo Gila Bend Highway
6
Continue on Gila Bend-Lukeville Highway
31 mi
·
36 min
·
Gila Bend-Lukeville Highway
7
Take the ramp right toward I 8 East: Tucson
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
I 8 East: Tucson
8
Merge slight left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway
35 mi
·
35 min
·
Blue Star Memorial Highway
9
Take the exit slight right toward AZ 84 East: Maricopa
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
AZ 84 East: Maricopa
10
Turn left onto Gila Bend–Casa Grande Highway
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Gila Bend–Casa Grande Highway
11
Turn left onto South John Wayne Parkway
15 mi
·
18 min
·
South John Wayne Parkway
12
Continue on Maricopa Road
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Maricopa Road
13
Continue on West Queen Creek Road
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
West Queen Creek Road
14
Turn left onto South Price Road
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
South Price Road
15
Take the ramp straight toward AZ 101 Loop North
0.5 mi
·
33 sec
·
AZ 101 Loop North
16
Merge slight left onto Price Freeway
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Price Freeway
17
Take the exit slight right toward US 60 West, US 60 East: Phoenix, Globe
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
US 60 West, US 60 East: Phoenix, Globe
18
Keep slight right to continue on US 60 East: Globe
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US 60 East: Globe
19
Merge slight left onto Superstition Freeway
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Superstition Freeway
20
Take the exit slight right toward Mesa Drive
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
Mesa Drive
21
Turn left onto South Mesa Drive
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
South Mesa Drive
22
Continue on North Mesa Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Mesa Drive
23
Turn right onto East University Drive
72 ft
·
2 sec
·
East University Drive
24
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 59.9 miles from Ajo, AZ, or about 1h 7m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 59.9 miles or 1h 7m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 51m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mesa, AZ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Ajo, AZ so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Ajo, AZ
This is one driving day of about 119.7 miles and 2h 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Ajo, AZ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 59.9 mi from Ajo, AZ · 1h 7m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
60 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 59.9 miles from Ajo, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Mesa, AZ
The final approach into Mesa, AZ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Mesa, AZ.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.82 one way
$47.64 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
42 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $25.16 | $50.31 |
| premium | $5.59 | $26.33 | $52.66 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $26.59 | $53.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 41.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 35.9 | 0 | $12.57 | $5.75 |
| Efficient EV | 29.9 | 0 | $10.47 | $4.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 47.9 | 0 | $16.76 | $7.66 |
Gas CO2
42 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Mesa, AZ
Afternoon in Mesa on Sunday
Local time
4:07 PM
MST
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 15m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Ajo, AZ to Mesa, AZ covers 119.7 miles and takes about 2h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Pizal Lane, West Solana Avenue, North 2nd Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 59.9 miles from Ajo, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $23.82 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Ajo, AZ to Mesa, AZ is easy. At 2h 15m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Ajo, AZ to Mesa, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Ajo, AZ to Mesa, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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