Kirksville to Rocky Mountain: Road Trip Guide & Distance

690.1 miles 1110.6 km · straight line
828.1 miles estimated 1332.7 km · driving distance
16h 40min estimated drive time
$80 - $98 estimated fuel cost
~1h 53min flight time
275° W bearing direction

How far is Kirksville from Rocky Mountain?

The distance from Kirksville to Rocky Mountain is 690.1 miles (1110.6 km) as the crow flies. Rocky Mountain is located W of Kirksville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 828.1 miles, taking about 16h 40min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 53min. Both are located in United States — Kirksville in Missouri and Rocky Mountain 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 Kirksville and Rocky Mountain. 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 Kirksville to Rocky Mountain

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 40min $80 - $98 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 53min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 0min $66–$124* Budget
Train ~21h 40min $99–$290* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Kirksville & Rocky Mountain

Quick Facts

Kirksville
40.19°N, 92.58°W
America/Chicago
299m elevation
Rocky Mountain
40.34°N, 105.68°W
America/Denver
3658m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 230 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 58 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 36.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients