Los Angeles to Mesa Verde: Road Trip Guide & Distance

588.7 miles 947.4 km · straight line
762.4 miles actual route 1226.9 km · driving distance
14h 32min estimated drive time
$73 - $90 estimated fuel cost
~1h 41min flight time
66° ENE bearing direction

How far is Los Angeles from Mesa Verde?

The distance from Los Angeles to Mesa Verde is 588.7 miles (947.4 km) as the crow flies. Mesa Verde is located ENE of Los Angeles. By car, the driving distance is approximately 762.4 miles, taking about 14h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 41min. Both are located in United States — Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Mesa Verde

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 32min $73 - $90 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 41min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 26min $61–$114* Budget
Train ~18h 54min $91–$267* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Los Angeles & Mesa Verde

Quick Facts

Los Angeles
34.05°N, 118.24°W
America/Los_Angeles
71m 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 196 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 49 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 42.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM