Mesa Verde to Pittsburgh: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1543.5 miles 2484.1 km · straight line
1852.2 miles estimated 2980.9 km · driving distance
37h 16min estimated drive time
$178 - $219 estimated fuel cost
~3h 36min flight time
73° ENE bearing direction

How far is Mesa Verde from Pittsburgh?

The distance from Mesa Verde to Pittsburgh is 1543.5 miles (2484.1 km) as the crow flies. Pittsburgh is located ENE of Mesa Verde. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1852.2 miles, taking about 37h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 36min. Both are located in United States — Mesa Verde in Colorado and Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.

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 Pittsburgh. 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 Pittsburgh

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 37h 16min $178 - $219 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 36min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~44h 43min $148–$278* Budget
Train ~48h 27min $222–$648* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Mesa Verde & Pittsburgh

Quick Facts

Mesa Verde
37.18°N, 108.49°W
America/Denver
2613m elevation
Pittsburgh
40.44°N, 80.00°W
America/New_York
367m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 515 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 129 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 16.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients