Detroit to Vail: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Detroit from Vail?

The distance from Detroit to Vail is 1226.9 miles (1974.5 km) as the crow flies. Vail is located W of Detroit. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1363.9 miles, taking about 24h 26min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 58min. Both are located in United States — Detroit in Michigan 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 Detroit 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.