Mesa Verde to Oakland: Road Trip Guide & Distance

756.1 miles 1216.8 km · straight line
1048.3 miles actual route 1687 km · driving distance
19h 54min estimated drive time
$101 - $124 estimated fuel cost
~2h 1min flight time
277° W bearing direction

How far is Mesa Verde from Oakland?

The distance from Mesa Verde to Oakland is 756.1 miles (1216.8 km) as the crow flies. Oakland is located W of Mesa Verde. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1048.3 miles, taking about 19h 54min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 1min. Both are located in United States — Mesa Verde in Colorado and Oakland in California.

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. 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 Oakland. 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 Oakland

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 54min $101 - $124 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 1min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 53min $84–$157* Budget
Train ~25h 52min $126–$367* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Mesa Verde & Oakland

Quick Facts

Mesa Verde
37.18°N, 108.49°W
America/Denver
2613m elevation
Oakland
37.80°N, 122.27°W
America/Los_Angeles
13m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 252 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 63 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 32.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM