Cave Spring to Mesa Verde: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1561.1 miles 2512.3 km · straight line
1873.3 miles estimated 3014.8 km · driving distance
37h 41min estimated drive time
$180 - $222 estimated fuel cost
~3h 38min flight time
279° W bearing direction

How far is Cave Spring from Mesa Verde?

The distance from Cave Spring to Mesa Verde is 1561.1 miles (2512.3 km) as the crow flies. Mesa Verde is located W of Cave Spring. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1873.3 miles, taking about 37h 41min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 38min. Both are located in United States — Cave Spring in Virginia 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. 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 Cave Spring 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 Cave Spring to Mesa Verde

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 37h 41min $180 - $222 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 38min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~45h 13min $150–$281* Budget
Train ~48h 59min $225–$656* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cave Spring & Mesa Verde

Quick Facts

Cave Spring
37.23°N, 80.01°W
America/New_York
335m 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 520 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 130 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 16 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients