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 267 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from First Mesa, AZ head south, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

First Mesa, AZ

Trip Routes

6

Longest Drive

281.8 mi

Tempe Junction, AZ

Quickest Drive

4h 49m

Peoria, AZ

Plan Around First Mesa, AZ

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if First Mesa, AZ is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Tempe Junction, AZ to First Mesa, AZ 281.8 mi · 5h 6m Scottsdale, AZ to First Mesa, AZ 278.4 mi · 5h 1m Chandler, AZ to First Mesa, AZ 244.2 mi · 5h 21m Mesa, AZ to First Mesa, AZ 236.9 mi · 5h 8m

Continue From First Mesa, AZ

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

First Mesa, AZ to Peoria, AZ 267.5 mi · 4h 49m First Mesa, AZ to Glendale, AZ 267.4 mi · 4h 51m

Trips from First Mesa, AZ

First Mesa, AZ to Peoria, AZ

267.5 mi 4h 49m

First Mesa, AZ to Glendale, AZ

267.4 mi 4h 51m

Driving from First Mesa, AZ

Expect an average of 267 miles and about 4h 50m 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 268 miles (4h 51m), while the shortest is just 267 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving First Mesa, AZ most often head toward Peoria, AZ (267.5 mi, 4h 49m) and Glendale, AZ (267.4 mi, 4h 51m). 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 267-mile trip from First Mesa, AZ, budget about $52 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 2 mapped routes leaving First Mesa, AZ and 4 routes heading into First Mesa, AZ, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 267 to 268 miles.

The longest mapped route from First Mesa, AZ covers 268 miles and takes approximately 4h 51m. Shorter options start at just 267 miles.

The average route from First Mesa, AZ runs about 267 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 50m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $4.95/gallon for regular), the average 267-mile trip from First Mesa, AZ costs roughly $52 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 Peoria, AZ and Glendale, AZ. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.

First Mesa, AZ by the Numbers

Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Population

1,381

Median Income

$53,173

Median Home Value

$57,100

Median Age

36.3

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.

Trips to First Mesa, AZ

Tempe Junction, AZ to First Mesa, AZ

281.8 mi 5h 6m

Scottsdale, AZ to First Mesa, AZ

278.4 mi 5h 1m

Chandler, AZ to First Mesa, AZ

244.2 mi 5h 21m

Mesa, AZ to First Mesa, AZ

236.9 mi 5h 8m

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