Mesa Verde to San Antonio: Road Trip Guide & Distance

786.8 miles 1266.3 km · straight line
969.2 miles actual route 1559.8 km · driving distance
18h 12min estimated drive time
$93 - $115 estimated fuel cost
~2h 5min flight time
130° SE bearing direction

How far is Mesa Verde from San Antonio?

The distance from Mesa Verde to San Antonio is 786.8 miles (1266.3 km) as the crow flies. San Antonio is located SE of Mesa Verde. By car, the driving distance is approximately 969.2 miles, taking about 18h 12min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 5min. Both are located in United States — Mesa Verde in Colorado and San Antonio in Texas.

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 San Antonio. 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 San Antonio

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 12min $93 - $115 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 50min $78–$145* Budget
Train ~23h 40min $116–$339* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Mesa Verde & San Antonio

Quick Facts

Mesa Verde
37.18°N, 108.49°W
America/Denver
2613m elevation
San Antonio
29.42°N, 98.49°W
America/Chicago
198m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 262 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 66 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 31.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM