Lake Havasu City to Mesa Verde: Road Trip Guide & Distance

376.2 miles 605.4 km · straight line
451.4 miles estimated 726.5 km · driving distance
9h 5min estimated drive time
$43 - $53 estimated fuel cost
~1h 15min flight time
59° ENE bearing direction

How far is Lake Havasu City from Mesa Verde?

The distance from Lake Havasu City to Mesa Verde is 376.2 miles (605.4 km) as the crow flies. Mesa Verde is located ENE of Lake Havasu City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 451.4 miles, taking about 9h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 15min. Both are located in United States — Lake Havasu City in Arizona and Mesa Verde in Colorado.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Lake Havasu City 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 Lake Havasu City to Mesa Verde

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 5min $43 - $53 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 15min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 54min $36–$68* Budget
Train ~8h 38min $54–$158* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lake Havasu City & Mesa Verde

Quick Facts

Lake Havasu City
34.48°N, 114.32°W
America/Phoenix
225m 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 125 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 31 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 66.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients