Mesa Verde to Richmond, Kentucky: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1323.7 miles 2130.3 km · straight line
1588.5 miles estimated 2556.4 km · driving distance
31h 57min estimated drive time
$153 - $188 estimated fuel cost
~3h 10min flight time
81° E bearing direction

How far is Mesa Verde from Richmond, Kentucky?

The distance from Mesa Verde to Richmond, Kentucky is 1323.7 miles (2130.3 km) as the crow flies. Richmond, Kentucky is located E of Mesa Verde. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1588.5 miles, taking about 31h 57min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 10min. Both are located in United States — Mesa Verde in Colorado and Richmond, Kentucky in Kentucky.

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 Richmond, Kentucky. 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 Richmond, Kentucky

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 31h 57min $153 - $188 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 10min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~38h 20min $127–$238* Budget
Train ~41h 32min $191–$556* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Mesa Verde & Richmond, Kentucky

Quick Facts

Mesa Verde
37.18°N, 108.49°W
America/Denver
2613m elevation
Richmond, Kentucky
37.75°N, 84.29°W
America/New_York
289m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 441 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 110 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 18.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients