Lawton to Mesa Verde: Road Trip Guide & Distance

592.2 miles 953.1 km · straight line
710.7 miles estimated 1143.7 km · driving distance
14h 18min estimated drive time
$68 - $84 estimated fuel cost
~1h 41min flight time
290° WNW bearing direction

How far is Lawton from Mesa Verde?

The distance from Lawton to Mesa Verde is 592.2 miles (953.1 km) as the crow flies. Mesa Verde is located WNW of Lawton. By car, the driving distance is approximately 710.7 miles, taking about 14h 18min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 41min. Both are located in United States — Lawton in Oklahoma 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Lawton 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 Lawton to Mesa Verde

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 18min $68 - $84 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 41min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 10min $57–$107* Budget
Train ~18h 35min $85–$249* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lawton & Mesa Verde

Quick Facts

Lawton
34.61°N, 98.39°W
America/Chicago
339m 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 197 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 49 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 42 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients