Brighton, Colorado to Kirksville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

646.5 miles 1040.4 km · straight line
775.8 miles estimated 1248.5 km · driving distance
15h 36min estimated drive time
$75 - $92 estimated fuel cost
~1h 48min flight time
85° E bearing direction

How far is Brighton, Colorado from Kirksville?

The distance from Brighton, Colorado to Kirksville is 646.5 miles (1040.4 km) as the crow flies. Kirksville is located E of Brighton, Colorado. By car, the driving distance is approximately 775.8 miles, taking about 15h 36min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 48min. Both are located in United States — Brighton, Colorado in Colorado and Kirksville in Missouri.

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 Brighton, Colorado and Kirksville. 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 Brighton, Colorado to Kirksville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 36min $75 - $92 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 48min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 43min $62–$116* Budget
Train ~20h 17min $93–$272* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Brighton, Colorado & Kirksville

Quick Facts

Brighton, Colorado
39.99°N, 104.82°W
America/Denver
1519m elevation
Kirksville
40.19°N, 92.58°W
America/Chicago
299m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 216 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 54 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 38.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients