Las Vegas to Mesa Verde: Road Trip Guide & Distance

375.1 miles 603.6 km · straight line
519 miles actual route 835.3 km · driving distance
10h 46min estimated drive time
$50 - $61 estimated fuel cost
~1h 15min flight time
77° ENE bearing direction

How far is Las Vegas from Mesa Verde?

The distance from Las Vegas to Mesa Verde is 375.1 miles (603.6 km) as the crow flies. Mesa Verde is located ENE of Las Vegas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 519 miles, taking about 10h 46min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 15min. Both are located in United States — Las Vegas in Nevada 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 Las Vegas 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 Las Vegas to Mesa Verde

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 46min $50 - $61 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 15min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 55min $42–$78* Budget
Train ~10h 14min $62–$182* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Las Vegas & Mesa Verde

Quick Facts

Las Vegas
36.17°N, 115.14°W
America/Los_Angeles
610m 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 66.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM