Mesa Verde to Raleigh: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1654.3 miles 2662.4 km · straight line
2028.6 miles actual route 3264.7 km · driving distance
36h 55min estimated drive time
$195 - $240 estimated fuel cost
~3h 50min flight time
84° E bearing direction

How far is Mesa Verde from Raleigh?

The distance from Mesa Verde to Raleigh is 1654.3 miles (2662.4 km) as the crow flies. Raleigh is located E of Mesa Verde. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2028.6 miles, taking about 36h 55min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 50min. Both are located in United States — Mesa Verde in Colorado and Raleigh in North Carolina.

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 Raleigh. 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 Raleigh

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 36h 55min $195 - $240 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 50min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~44h 18min $162–$304* Budget
Train ~48h 0min $243–$710* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Mesa Verde & Raleigh

Quick Facts

Mesa Verde
37.18°N, 108.49°W
America/Denver
2613m elevation
Raleigh
35.78°N, 78.64°W
America/New_York
96m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 551 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 138 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 15.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM