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Cities Near Mesa

Cities near Mesa, Arizona: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Ahwatukee Foothills, Central City, Maryvale. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Mesa, Arizona is Ahwatukee Foothills, about 11 mi (17 km) away — roughly 37 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
Ahwatukee Foothills11 mi / 17 km37 minDrive/railDay trip
Central City14 mi / 22 km26 minDrive/railDay trip
Maryvale21 mi / 34 km41 minDrive/railDay trip
San Tan Valley23 mi / 38 km45 minDrive/railDay trip
Deer Valley25 mi / 41 km49 minDrive/railDay trip
Avondale30 mi / 49 km59 minDrive/railDay trip
Surprise33 mi / 53 km59 minDrive/railDay trip
Casa Grande38 mi / 61 km1 hr 8 minDrive/railDay trip
Buckeye44 mi / 71 km1 hr 19 minDrive/railDay trip
Casas Adobes90 mi / 145 km2 hr 5 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight

Day trips from Mesa

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Ahwatukee Foothills, Central City, Maryvale, San Tan Valley, Deer Valley. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

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Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Mesa include Ahwatukee Foothills, Central City, Maryvale, San Tan Valley, Deer Valley. The closest is Ahwatukee Foothills, about 11 miles (17 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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