Mesa Verde to Roanoke: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1564.5 miles 2517.8 km · straight line
1877.4 miles estimated 3021.4 km · driving distance
37h 46min estimated drive time
$181 - $222 estimated fuel cost
~3h 39min flight time
81° E bearing direction

How far is Mesa Verde from Roanoke?

The distance from Mesa Verde to Roanoke is 1564.5 miles (2517.8 km) as the crow flies. Roanoke is located E of Mesa Verde. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1877.4 miles, taking about 37h 46min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 39min. Both are located in United States — Mesa Verde in Colorado and Roanoke in Virginia.

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 Roanoke. 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 Roanoke

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 37h 46min $181 - $222 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 39min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~45h 19min $150–$282* Budget
Train ~49h 6min $225–$657* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Mesa Verde & Roanoke

Quick Facts

Mesa Verde
37.18°N, 108.49°W
America/Denver
2613m elevation
Roanoke
37.27°N, 79.94°W
America/New_York
285m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 522 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 130 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 15.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients