Mesa Verde to Tucson: Road Trip Guide & Distance

370.7 miles 596.6 km · straight line
494 miles actual route 795 km · driving distance
10h 33min estimated drive time
$48 - $59 estimated fuel cost
~1h 15min flight time
203° SSW bearing direction

How far is Mesa Verde from Tucson?

The distance from Mesa Verde to Tucson is 370.7 miles (596.6 km) as the crow flies. Tucson is located SSW of Mesa Verde. By car, the driving distance is approximately 494 miles, taking about 10h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 15min. Both are located in United States — Mesa Verde in Colorado and Tucson in Arizona.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Mesa Verde and Tucson. 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 Tucson

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 33min $48 - $59 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 15min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 40min $40–$74* Budget
Train ~10h 1min $59–$173* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Mesa Verde & Tucson

Quick Facts

Mesa Verde
37.18°N, 108.49°W
America/Denver
2613m elevation
Tucson
32.22°N, 110.97°W
America/Phoenix
728m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 124 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 31 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 67.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM