Mesa Verde to Redding: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Mesa Verde from Redding?

The distance from Mesa Verde to Redding is 782.8 miles (1259.8 km) as the crow flies. Redding is located WNW of Mesa Verde. By car, the driving distance is approximately 939.4 miles, taking about 18h 54min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 4min. Both are located in United States — Mesa Verde in Colorado and Redding 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 Redding. 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.