Huntsville, Alabama to Mesa Verde: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1233.9 miles 1985.7 km · straight line
1480.6 miles estimated 2382.8 km · driving distance
29h 47min estimated drive time
$142 - $175 estimated fuel cost
~2h 59min flight time
284° WNW bearing direction

How far is Huntsville, Alabama from Mesa Verde?

The distance from Huntsville, Alabama to Mesa Verde is 1233.9 miles (1985.7 km) as the crow flies. Mesa Verde is located WNW of Huntsville, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1480.6 miles, taking about 29h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 59min. Both are located in United States — Huntsville, Alabama in Alabama 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 Huntsville, Alabama 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 Huntsville, Alabama to Mesa Verde

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 29h 47min $142 - $175 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 59min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~35h 44min $118–$222* Budget
Train ~38h 43min $178–$518* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Huntsville, Alabama & Mesa Verde

Quick Facts

Huntsville, Alabama
34.73°N, 86.59°W
America/Chicago
193m 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 411 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 103 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 20.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients