Idaho Falls to Vail: Road Trip Guide & Distance

394.2 miles 634.4 km · straight line
473 miles estimated 761.3 km · driving distance
9h 31min estimated drive time
$46 - $56 estimated fuel cost
~1h 18min flight time
130° SE bearing direction

How far is Idaho Falls from Vail?

The distance from Idaho Falls to Vail is 394.2 miles (634.4 km) as the crow flies. Vail is located SE of Idaho Falls. By car, the driving distance is approximately 473 miles, taking about 9h 31min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 18min. Both are located in United States — Idaho Falls in Idaho and Vail in Colorado.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Idaho Falls 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 Idaho Falls to Vail

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 31min $46 - $56 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 18min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 25min $38–$71* Budget
Train ~9h 2min $57–$166* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Idaho Falls & Vail

Quick Facts

Idaho Falls
43.47°N, 112.03°W
America/Boise
1434m 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 131 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 33 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 63.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients