Mesa Verde to San Francisco: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Mesa Verde from San Francisco?
The distance from Mesa Verde to San Francisco is 764.2 miles (1229.9 km) as the crow flies. San Francisco is located W of Mesa Verde. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1059.8 miles, taking about 20h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 2min. Both are located in United States — Mesa Verde in Colorado and San Francisco 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 San Francisco. 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 Francisco
Suggested Stops Between Mesa Verde & San Francisco
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 255 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 64 hours
- You could travel this distance about 32.6 times to circle the Earth's equator