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YOUR PATH TO MESA VERDE
A Scenic Drive Worth Every Mile
Tucked into the scenic southwest corner of Colorado, Mesa Verde National Park is easily accessed by road and near several major airports. As part of the Southwest’s Grand Circle, it’s just a few hours’ drive from other iconic natural wonders. The road into the park winds with classic S-curves—so take your time, especially during windy weather, and enjoy the breathtaking journey into the past.
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Find Us Here
No. 1 Navajo Hill
Mesa Verde National Park, CO 81330
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Directions to Mesa Verde National Park
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From Durango, CO, and Durango-La Plata County Airport (Total distance is approximately 65 miles/90 minutes)
- Take US-160W to the exit for Mesa Verde National Park.
- The Entrance Gate is 1 mile from the exit. The Lodge is 15 miles from the Entrance Gate. The museum and Chapin Mesa sites are approximately 20 miles from the entrance gate.
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From Cortez, CO, and Cortez Municipal Airport (Total distance is approximately 25 miles/ 30 - 45 minutes)
- Take E Main St./US-160E.
- Take the Mesa Verde National Park exit.
- The Entrance Gate is 1 mile from the exit. The Lodge is 15 miles from the Entrance Gate.
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From Farmington, NM, and Four Corners Regional Airport (Total distance is approximately 85 miles/90 minutes)
- Take 170/140N to Hesperus.
- Take 160W to the exit for Mesa Verde National Park.
- The Entrance Gate is 1 mile from the exit. The Lodge is 15 miles from the Entrance Gate.
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From Telluride, CO, and Telluride Regional Airport (Total distance is approximately 98 miles/2 hours)
- Take US-160E.
- Take CO-145S to US-160E - 8 miles.
- Take the exit for Mesa Verde National Park.
- The Entrance Gate is 1 mile from the exit. The Lodge is 15 miles from the Entrance Gate.
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From Moab, UT (Total distance is approximately 124 miles/2 hours)
- Take UA-191 / US-491 to Mesa Top Ruins Rd.
- Take the exit towards Mesa Verde National Park from US-160 E.
- Turn right onto Mesa Top Ruins Rd.
- The Entrance Gate is 1 mile from the exit. The Lodge is 15 miles from the Entrance Gate.
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