Mesa Verde to Saint Joseph: Road Trip Guide & Distance

758.4 miles 1220.5 km · straight line
910.1 miles estimated 1464.6 km · driving distance
18h 18min estimated drive time
$88 - $108 estimated fuel cost
~2h 2min flight time
72° ENE bearing direction

How far is Mesa Verde from Saint Joseph?

The distance from Mesa Verde to Saint Joseph is 758.4 miles (1220.5 km) as the crow flies. Saint Joseph is located ENE of Mesa Verde. By car, the driving distance is approximately 910.1 miles, taking about 18h 18min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 2min. Both are located in United States — Mesa Verde in Colorado and Saint Joseph in Missouri.

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 Saint Joseph. 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 Saint Joseph

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 18min $88 - $108 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 2min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 58min $73–$137* Budget
Train ~23h 47min $109–$319* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Mesa Verde & Saint Joseph

Quick Facts

Mesa Verde
37.18°N, 108.49°W
America/Denver
2613m elevation
Saint Joseph
39.77°N, 94.85°W
America/Chicago
270m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 253 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 63 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 32.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients