Lawrence, Kansas to Vail: Road Trip Guide & Distance

597 miles 960.7 km · straight line
716.3 miles estimated 1152.8 km · driving distance
14h 25min estimated drive time
$69 - $85 estimated fuel cost
~1h 42min flight time
278° W bearing direction

How far is Lawrence, Kansas from Vail?

The distance from Lawrence, Kansas to Vail is 597 miles (960.7 km) as the crow flies. Vail is located W of Lawrence, Kansas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 716.3 miles, taking about 14h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 42min. Both are located in United States — Lawrence, Kansas in Kansas 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Lawrence, Kansas 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 Lawrence, Kansas to Vail

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 25min $69 - $85 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 42min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 18min $57–$107* Budget
Train ~18h 45min $86–$251* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lawrence, Kansas & Vail

Quick Facts

Lawrence, Kansas
38.97°N, 95.24°W
America/Chicago
263m 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 199 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 50 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 41.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients