Killeen to Mesa Verde: Road Trip Guide & Distance

743.7 miles 1196.9 km · straight line
892.5 miles estimated 1436.3 km · driving distance
17h 57min estimated drive time
$86 - $106 estimated fuel cost
~2h 0min flight time
307° NW bearing direction

How far is Killeen from Mesa Verde?

The distance from Killeen to Mesa Verde is 743.7 miles (1196.9 km) as the crow flies. Mesa Verde is located NW of Killeen. By car, the driving distance is approximately 892.5 miles, taking about 17h 57min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 0min. Both are located in United States — Killeen in Texas 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 Killeen 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 Killeen to Mesa Verde

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 57min $86 - $106 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 0min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 32min $71–$134* Budget
Train ~23h 20min $107–$312* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Killeen & Mesa Verde

Quick Facts

Killeen
31.12°N, 97.73°W
America/Chicago
252m 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 248 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 62 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 33.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients