Buckeye to Mesa Verde: Road Trip Guide & Distance

350.3 miles 563.8 km · straight line
420.4 miles estimated 676.6 km · driving distance
8h 27min estimated drive time
$40 - $50 estimated fuel cost
~1h 12min flight time
40° NE bearing direction

How far is Buckeye from Mesa Verde?

The distance from Buckeye to Mesa Verde is 350.3 miles (563.8 km) as the crow flies. Mesa Verde is located NE of Buckeye. By car, the driving distance is approximately 420.4 miles, taking about 8h 27min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 12min. Both are located in United States — Buckeye in Arizona and Mesa Verde in Colorado.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Buckeye 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 Buckeye to Mesa Verde

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 27min $40 - $50 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 8min $34–$63* Budget
Train ~8h 2min $50–$147* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Buckeye & Mesa Verde

Quick Facts

Buckeye
33.37°N, 112.58°W
America/Phoenix
265m 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 117 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 29 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 71.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients