Boulder City to Vail: Road Trip Guide & Distance

526.2 miles 846.8 km · straight line
631.4 miles estimated 1016.2 km · driving distance
12h 42min estimated drive time
$61 - $75 estimated fuel cost
~1h 34min flight time
59° ENE bearing direction

How far is Boulder City from Vail?

The distance from Boulder City to Vail is 526.2 miles (846.8 km) as the crow flies. Vail is located ENE of Boulder City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 631.4 miles, taking about 12h 42min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 34min. Both are located in United States — Boulder City in Nevada 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Boulder City 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 Boulder City to Vail

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 42min $61 - $75 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 34min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 14min $51–$95* Budget
Train ~16h 31min $76–$221* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Boulder City & Vail

Quick Facts

Boulder City
35.98°N, 114.83°W
America/Los_Angeles
765m 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 175 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 44 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 47.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients