Denver to Kirksville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

657.2 miles 1057.7 km · straight line
784.2 miles actual route 1262 km · driving distance
13h 48min estimated drive time
$75 - $93 estimated fuel cost
~1h 49min flight time
83° E bearing direction

How far is Denver from Kirksville?

The distance from Denver to Kirksville is 657.2 miles (1057.7 km) as the crow flies. Kirksville is located E of Denver. By car, the driving distance is approximately 784.2 miles, taking about 13h 48min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 49min. Both are located in United States — Denver 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 Denver and Kirksville. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Denver to Kirksville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 48min $75 - $93 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 49min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 34min $63–$118* Budget
Train ~17h 56min $94–$274* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Denver & Kirksville

Quick Facts

Denver
39.74°N, 104.99°W
America/Denver
1609m 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 219 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 55 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 37.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM