Mesa Verde to Peoria: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Mesa Verde from Peoria?

The distance from Mesa Verde to Peoria is 1042 miles (1677 km) as the crow flies. Peoria is located ENE of Mesa Verde. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1250.4 miles, taking about 25h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 36min. Both are located in United States — Mesa Verde in Colorado and Peoria in Illinois.

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 Peoria. 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.