Jacksonville, Florida to Mesa Verde: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1606.2 miles 2584.9 km · straight line
1902.3 miles actual route 3061.4 km · driving distance
35h 16min estimated drive time
$183 - $225 estimated fuel cost
~3h 44min flight time
294° WNW bearing direction

How far is Jacksonville, Florida from Mesa Verde?

The distance from Jacksonville, Florida to Mesa Verde is 1606.2 miles (2584.9 km) as the crow flies. Mesa Verde is located WNW of Jacksonville, Florida. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1902.3 miles, taking about 35h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 44min. Both are located in United States — Jacksonville, Florida in Florida 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 Jacksonville, Florida and Mesa Verde. 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 Jacksonville, Florida to Mesa Verde

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 35h 16min $183 - $225 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 44min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~42h 19min $152–$285* Budget
Train ~45h 51min $228–$666* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jacksonville, Florida & Mesa Verde

Quick Facts

Jacksonville, Florida
30.33°N, 81.66°W
America/New_York
12m 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 535 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 134 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 15.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM