Manhattan to Mesa Verde: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Manhattan from Mesa Verde?
The distance from Manhattan to Mesa Verde is 661.3 miles (1064.2 km) as the crow flies. Mesa Verde is located W of Manhattan. By car, the driving distance is approximately 793.5 miles, taking about 15h 58min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 50min. Both are located in United States — Manhattan in Kansas 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 Manhattan 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 Manhattan to Mesa Verde
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 220 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 55 hours
- You could travel this distance about 37.7 times to circle the Earth's equator