Clarksville to Mesa Verde: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1166.6 miles 1877.4 km · straight line
1399.9 miles estimated 2252.9 km · driving distance
28h 10min estimated drive time
$135 - $166 estimated fuel cost
~2h 51min flight time
279° W bearing direction

How far is Clarksville from Mesa Verde?

The distance from Clarksville to Mesa Verde is 1166.6 miles (1877.4 km) as the crow flies. Mesa Verde is located W of Clarksville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1399.9 miles, taking about 28h 10min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 51min. Both are located in United States — Clarksville in Tennessee 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 Clarksville 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 Clarksville to Mesa Verde

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 28h 10min $135 - $166 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 51min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~33h 48min $112–$210* Budget
Train ~36h 37min $168–$490* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Clarksville & Mesa Verde

Quick Facts

Clarksville
36.53°N, 87.36°W
America/Chicago
145m 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 389 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 97 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 21.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients