Las Vegas to Vail: Road Trip Guide & Distance

534.3 miles 859.9 km · straight line
652.9 miles actual route 1050.8 km · driving distance
10h 59min estimated drive time
$63 - $77 estimated fuel cost
~1h 34min flight time
61° ENE bearing direction

How far is Las Vegas from Vail?

The distance from Las Vegas to Vail is 534.3 miles (859.9 km) as the crow flies. Vail is located ENE of Las Vegas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 652.9 miles, taking about 10h 59min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 34min. Both are located in United States — Las Vegas in Nevada 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Las Vegas 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 Las Vegas to Vail

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 59min $63 - $77 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 34min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 11min $52–$98* Budget
Train ~14h 17min $78–$229* Comfort

Flying saves significant time. Driving is better if you want flexibility and stops.

* Estimated range. Actual prices vary by date and provider.

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Quick Facts

Las Vegas
36.17°N, 115.14°W
America/Los_Angeles
610m 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 178 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 45 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 46.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM