Chesterfield to Mesa Verde: Road Trip Guide & Distance

980 miles 1577.1 km · straight line
1175.9 miles estimated 1892.5 km · driving distance
23h 39min estimated drive time
$113 - $139 estimated fuel cost
~2h 28min flight time
270° W bearing direction

How far is Chesterfield from Mesa Verde?

The distance from Chesterfield to Mesa Verde is 980 miles (1577.1 km) as the crow flies. Mesa Verde is located W of Chesterfield. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1175.9 miles, taking about 23h 39min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 28min. Both are located in United States — Chesterfield in Missouri 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 Chesterfield 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 Chesterfield to Mesa Verde

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 23h 39min $113 - $139 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 28min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~28h 23min $94–$176* Budget
Train ~30h 45min $141–$412* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Chesterfield & Mesa Verde

Quick Facts

Chesterfield
38.66°N, 90.58°W
America/Chicago
144m 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 327 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 82 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 25.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients