Long Beach, California to Mesa Verde: Road Trip Guide & Distance

594.4 miles 956.6 km · straight line
776.1 miles actual route 1249 km · driving distance
14h 53min estimated drive time
$75 - $92 estimated fuel cost
~1h 42min flight time
64° ENE bearing direction

How far is Long Beach, California from Mesa Verde?

The distance from Long Beach, California to Mesa Verde is 594.4 miles (956.6 km) as the crow flies. Mesa Verde is located ENE of Long Beach, California. By car, the driving distance is approximately 776.1 miles, taking about 14h 53min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 42min. Both are located in United States — Long Beach, California in California 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. 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 Long Beach, California 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 Long Beach, California to Mesa Verde

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 53min $75 - $92 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 42min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 52min $62–$116* Budget
Train ~19h 21min $93–$272* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Long Beach, California & Mesa Verde

Quick Facts

Long Beach, California
33.77°N, 118.19°W
America/Los_Angeles
9m 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 198 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 50 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 41.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM