Akron to Vail: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1307.9 miles 2104.9 km · straight line
1569.5 miles estimated 2525.9 km · driving distance
31h 34min estimated drive time
$151 - $186 estimated fuel cost
~3h 8min flight time
274° W bearing direction

How far is Akron from Vail?

The distance from Akron to Vail is 1307.9 miles (2104.9 km) as the crow flies. Vail is located W of Akron. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1569.5 miles, taking about 31h 34min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 8min. Both are located in United States — Akron in Ohio and Vail in Colorado.

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 Akron and Vail. 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.

How to Get from Akron to Vail

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 31h 34min $151 - $186 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 8min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~37h 53min $126–$235* Budget
Train ~41h 2min $188–$549* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Akron & Vail

Quick Facts

Akron
41.08°N, 81.52°W
America/New_York
306m elevation
Vail
39.64°N, 106.37°W
America/Denver
2500m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 436 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 109 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 19 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients