Athens, Ohio to Parker: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1206.3 miles 1941.3 km · straight line
1447.5 miles estimated 2329.6 km · driving distance
29h 7min estimated drive time
$139 - $171 estimated fuel cost
~2h 56min flight time
278° W bearing direction

How far is Athens, Ohio from Parker?

The distance from Athens, Ohio to Parker is 1206.3 miles (1941.3 km) as the crow flies. Parker is located W of Athens, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1447.5 miles, taking about 29h 7min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 56min. Both are located in United States — Athens, Ohio in Ohio and Parker 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Athens, Ohio and Parker. 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 Athens, Ohio to Parker

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 29h 7min $139 - $171 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 56min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~34h 56min $116–$217* Budget
Train ~37h 51min $174–$507* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Athens, Ohio & Parker

Quick Facts

Athens, Ohio
39.33°N, 82.10°W
America/New_York
219m elevation
Parker
39.52°N, 104.76°W
America/Denver
1789m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 402 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 101 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 20.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients