Distance from Mesa to Elgin by Car and Plane

1. USA City Map
2. Distance Between US Cities Calculator
3. Distance Between Mesa and Elgin

The flight distance from Mesa (AZ) to Elgin (IL) is 1410 miles or 2269 kilometers or 1224 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Mesa to Elgin is 1687 miles (2716 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 277 miles or 447 km.

Mesa to Elgin Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Mesa, AZ and Elgin, IL
This map shows the distance from Mesa, AZ, Usa to Elgin, IL, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Mesa, Arizona to Elgin, Illinois is displayed below.

+− Leaflet | © OpenStreetMap

Driving distance from Mesa, AZ to Elgin, IL

The driving distance from Mesa, Arizona to Elgin, Illinois is 1687 miles or 2716 km.
The total driving distance from Mesa, AZ to Elgin, IL is 1687 miles or 2716 kilometers. Your trip begins in Mesa, Arizona. It ends in Elgin, Illinois.
The driving distance from Mesa, Arizona to Elgin, Illinois is approximately 1687 miles (2716 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 31 to 32 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Mesa, AZ to Elgin, IL

How long is the drive from Mesa, AZ to Elgin, IL?
The total driving time is 31 hours, 18 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Mesa to Elgin take?
Mesa and Elgin are 31 hours 18 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.

---

Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Mesa and Elgin

Time difference between Mesa (AZ) and Elgin (IL) is 2 Hours.
Elgin time is 2 Hours ahead of Mesa.

Current local time in Mesa	Current local time in Elgin
2025-08-12, 23:18:11 MST	2025-08-13, 01:18:11 CDT

How Far is it Between Mesa Arizona, USA and Elgin Illinois, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Mesa, AZ and Elgin, IL in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	1687 mi	2716 km	1464.99 nmi
Straight line distance	1410 mi	2269 km	1224 nmi
Difference	277 mi	447 km	240 nmi

---

---