Little Rock to Vail: Road Trip Guide & Distance

844.5 miles 1359.1 km · straight line
1013.4 miles estimated 1630.9 km · driving distance
20h 23min estimated drive time
$98 - $120 estimated fuel cost
~2h 12min flight time
298° WNW bearing direction

How far is Little Rock from Vail?

The distance from Little Rock to Vail is 844.5 miles (1359.1 km) as the crow flies. Vail is located WNW of Little Rock. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1013.4 miles, taking about 20h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 12min. Both are located in United States — Little Rock in Arkansas 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 Little Rock 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 Little Rock to Vail

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 23min $98 - $120 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 28min $81–$152* Budget
Train ~26h 30min $122–$355* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Little Rock & Vail

Quick Facts

Little Rock
34.75°N, 92.29°W
America/Chicago
102m 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 282 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 70 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 29.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients