Altus to Mesa Verde: Road Trip Guide & Distance

541.4 miles 871.3 km · straight line
649.7 miles estimated 1045.6 km · driving distance
13h 4min estimated drive time
$63 - $77 estimated fuel cost
~1h 35min flight time
292° WNW bearing direction

How far is Altus from Mesa Verde?

The distance from Altus to Mesa Verde is 541.4 miles (871.3 km) as the crow flies. Mesa Verde is located WNW of Altus. By car, the driving distance is approximately 649.7 miles, taking about 13h 4min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 35min. Both are located in United States — Altus in Oklahoma 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 Altus 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 Altus to Mesa Verde

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 4min $63 - $77 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 35min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 41min $52–$97* Budget
Train ~16h 59min $78–$227* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Altus & Mesa Verde

Quick Facts

Altus
34.64°N, 99.33°W
America/Chicago
426m 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 180 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 45 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 46 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients