How far is Long Beach, CA from Mesa Verde, CA?
The driving distance from Long Beach, CA to Mesa Verde, CA is about 223.1 miles (359.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 199.1 miles (320.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 13m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Riverside County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Blowing Dust
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Long Beach and Mesa Verde.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Long Beach and Mesa Verde.
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Start on East Ocean Boulevard
1.2 km · 2 min · East Ocean Boulevard
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Turn right onto North Golden Avenue
126 m · 7 sec · North Golden Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on I 710 North
761 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Shoreline Drive
2800 ft · 48 sec · Shoreline Drive
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Keep slight left to continue on I 710 North
1984 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight right onto Seaside Freeway
2683 ft · 42 sec · Seaside Freeway
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Continue on Long Beach Freeway
5.6 mi · 8 min · Long Beach Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 91 East: Riverside
1174 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CA 91 East: Riverside
3185 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Artesia Freeway
12.6 mi · 15 min · Artesia Freeway
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Continue on Riverside Freeway
8.8 mi · 10 min · Riverside Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Riverside Freeway
31.2 mi · 36 min · Riverside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 215 South, CA 60 East: San Diego, Indio
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pomona Freeway
1689 ft · 22 sec · Pomona Freeway
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Continue on Escondido Freeway
3.9 mi · 5 min · Escondido Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Escondido Freeway
2346 ft · 31 sec · Escondido Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Moreno Valley Freeway
15.6 mi · 19 min · Moreno Valley Freeway
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Continue on Moreno Valley Expressway
2 mi · 2 min · Moreno Valley Expressway
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Continue on Moreno Valley Freeway
1 km · 42 sec · Moreno Valley Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
18.2 mi · 19 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Sonny Bono Memorial Freeway
32.5 mi · 35 min · Sonny Bono Memorial Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Sonny Bono Memorial Freeway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Sonny Bono Memorial Freeway
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Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
85.6 mi · 1 hr 32 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Mesa Drive
1224 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right onto Mesa Drive
1724 ft · 50 sec · Mesa Drive
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Turn right onto Palowalla Road
1396 ft · 1 min · Palowalla Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Palowalla Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Long Beach and Mesa Verde.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
85.6 mi · 01h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Long Beach and Patchy Blowing Dust near Mesa Verde.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Long Beach to Mesa Verde?
The road trip is about 223.1 miles (359.1 km) and usually takes 04h 13m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Desert Hot Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111.3 miles from Long Beach and 111.7 miles from Mesa Verde.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 199.1 miles (320.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 24 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:34 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.27 one way or $98.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Long Beach and Patchy Blowing Dust near Mesa Verde.
Stop Ideas Near Desert Hot Springs
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cimarron Golf Resort
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Golf Resort Palm Springs
Outdoor Resort Palm Springs
United States Postal Service
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Desert Hot Springs.
Palm Springs
Palm Springs (Buses), California
Palm Springs Downtown, CA
Cabazon, CA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Long Beach and Mesa Verde. Straight-line distance: 199.12 mi (320.45 km).
#1 Long Beach
The second most populous city in California, Long Beach is a major center for business, manufacturing, and tourism.
| Population | 454,681 |
| Coordinates | 33.7669600, -118.1892300 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mesa Verde
Situated at an elevation of 390 feet in southeastern California's Riverside County, this census-designated place lies within the Palo Verde Valley near the Colorado River.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.6058600, -114.7310700 |
| Altitude | 119 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mesa Verde (-114.73107, 33.60586)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 359 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 47m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $6.26 | $49.27 | $98.55 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $51.15 | $102.29 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $52.64 | $105.28 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $66.21 | $132.42 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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