Abilene to Mesa Verde: Road Trip Guide & Distance

594.3 miles 956.5 km · straight line
713.2 miles estimated 1147.8 km · driving distance
14h 21min estimated drive time
$69 - $84 estimated fuel cost
~1h 42min flight time
306° NW bearing direction

How far is Abilene from Mesa Verde?

The distance from Abilene to Mesa Verde is 594.3 miles (956.5 km) as the crow flies. Mesa Verde is located NW of Abilene. By car, the driving distance is approximately 713.2 miles, taking about 14h 21min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 42min. Both are located in United States — Abilene in Texas and Mesa Verde in Colorado.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Abilene and Mesa Verde. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Abilene to Mesa Verde

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 21min $69 - $84 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 42min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 13min $57–$107* Budget
Train ~18h 39min $86–$250* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Abilene & Mesa Verde

Quick Facts

Abilene
32.45°N, 99.73°W
America/Chicago
524m elevation
Mesa Verde
37.18°N, 108.49°W
America/Denver
2613m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 198 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 50 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 41.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients