Apple Valley, California to Mesa Verde: Road Trip Guide & Distance

521 miles 838.4 km · straight line
625.2 miles estimated 1006.1 km · driving distance
12h 35min estimated drive time
$60 - $74 estimated fuel cost
~1h 33min flight time
67° ENE bearing direction

How far is Apple Valley, California from Mesa Verde?

The distance from Apple Valley, California to Mesa Verde is 521 miles (838.4 km) as the crow flies. Mesa Verde is located ENE of Apple Valley, California. By car, the driving distance is approximately 625.2 miles, taking about 12h 35min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 33min. Both are located in United States — Apple Valley, California in California 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Apple Valley, California 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 Apple Valley, California to Mesa Verde

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 35min $60 - $74 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 33min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 6min $50–$94* Budget
Train ~16h 22min $75–$219* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Apple Valley, California & Mesa Verde

Quick Facts

Apple Valley, California
34.50°N, 117.19°W
America/Los_Angeles
898m 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 174 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 43 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 47.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients