Mesa Verde to Nashville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1202.4 miles 1935 km · straight line
1484.3 miles actual route 2388.8 km · driving distance
26h 45min estimated drive time
$143 - $176 estimated fuel cost
~2h 55min flight time
87° E bearing direction

How far is Mesa Verde from Nashville?

The distance from Mesa Verde to Nashville is 1202.4 miles (1935 km) as the crow flies. Nashville is located E of Mesa Verde. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1484.3 miles, taking about 26h 45min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 55min. Both are located in United States — Mesa Verde in Colorado and Nashville in Tennessee.

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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Mesa Verde and Nashville. 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 Mesa Verde to Nashville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 26h 45min $143 - $176 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 55min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~32h 6min $119–$223* Budget
Train ~34h 47min $178–$520* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Mesa Verde & Nashville

Quick Facts

Mesa Verde
37.18°N, 108.49°W
America/Denver
2613m elevation
Nashville
36.16°N, 86.78°W
America/Chicago
182m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 401 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 100 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 20.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM