Mesa Verde to Van Buren: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Mesa Verde from Van Buren?

The distance from Mesa Verde to Van Buren is 795.7 miles (1280.6 km) as the crow flies. Van Buren is located E of Mesa Verde. By car, the driving distance is approximately 954.9 miles, taking about 19h 13min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 6min. Both are located in United States — Mesa Verde in Colorado and Van Buren in Arkansas.

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 Van Buren. 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.