Dallas, Texas to Vail: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Dallas, Texas from Vail?

The distance from Dallas, Texas to Vail is 713.3 miles (1148 km) as the crow flies. Vail is located NW of Dallas, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 839.3 miles, taking about 16h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 56min. Both are located in United States — Dallas, Texas in Texas 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 Dallas, Texas and Vail. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.