Mesa Verde to Pittsburg, Kansas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

757.1 miles 1218.4 km · straight line
908.5 miles estimated 1462.1 km · driving distance
18h 17min estimated drive time
$87 - $108 estimated fuel cost
~2h 1min flight time
85° E bearing direction

How far is Mesa Verde from Pittsburg, Kansas?

The distance from Mesa Verde to Pittsburg, Kansas is 757.1 miles (1218.4 km) as the crow flies. Pittsburg, Kansas is located E of Mesa Verde. By car, the driving distance is approximately 908.5 miles, taking about 18h 17min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 1min. Both are located in United States — Mesa Verde in Colorado and Pittsburg, Kansas in Kansas.

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 Pittsburg, Kansas. 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 Mesa Verde to Pittsburg, Kansas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 17min $87 - $108 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 1min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 56min $73–$136* Budget
Train ~23h 46min $109–$318* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Mesa Verde & Pittsburg, Kansas

Quick Facts

Mesa Verde
37.18°N, 108.49°W
America/Denver
2613m elevation
Pittsburg, Kansas
37.41°N, 94.70°W
America/Chicago
287m 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 · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients