Barstow to Mesa Verde: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Barstow from Mesa Verde?
The distance from Barstow to Mesa Verde is 502 miles (807.9 km) as the crow flies. Mesa Verde is located ENE of Barstow. By car, the driving distance is approximately 602.4 miles, taking about 12h 7min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 31min. Both are located in United States — Barstow 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 Barstow 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 Barstow to Mesa Verde
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 167 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 42 hours
- You could travel this distance about 49.6 times to circle the Earth's equator