Durango to Fort Leonard Wood: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Durango from Fort Leonard Wood?

The distance from Durango to Fort Leonard Wood is 861.5 miles (1386.4 km) as the crow flies. Fort Leonard Wood is located E of Durango. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1033.8 miles, taking about 20h 48min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 14min. Both are located in United States — Durango in Colorado and Fort Leonard Wood 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. 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 Durango and Fort Leonard Wood. 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.