Jacksonville, Florida to Vail: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1533.2 miles 2467.5 km · straight line
1842.7 miles actual route 2965.6 km · driving distance
33h 20min estimated drive time
$177 - $218 estimated fuel cost
~3h 35min flight time
302° WNW bearing direction

How far is Jacksonville, Florida from Vail?

The distance from Jacksonville, Florida to Vail is 1533.2 miles (2467.5 km) as the crow flies. Vail is located WNW of Jacksonville, Florida. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1842.7 miles, taking about 33h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 35min. Both are located in United States — Jacksonville, Florida in Florida 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 Jacksonville, Florida 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.

How to Get from Jacksonville, Florida to Vail

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 33h 20min $177 - $218 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 35min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~40h 0min $147–$276* Budget
Train ~43h 20min $221–$645* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jacksonville, Florida & Vail

Quick Facts

Jacksonville, Florida
30.33°N, 81.66°W
America/New_York
12m 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 511 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 128 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 16.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM