La Quinta to Vail: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is La Quinta from Vail?

The distance from La Quinta to Vail is 687.7 miles (1106.7 km) as the crow flies. Vail is located NE of La Quinta. By car, the driving distance is approximately 825.2 miles, taking about 16h 36min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 53min. Both are located in United States — La Quinta in California 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. 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 La Quinta 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.