Long Beach, California to Vail: Road Trip Guide & Distance

769.2 miles 1237.9 km · straight line
935.5 miles actual route 1505.5 km · driving distance
16h 11min estimated drive time
$90 - $111 estimated fuel cost
~2h 3min flight time
55° NE bearing direction

How far is Long Beach, California from Vail?

The distance from Long Beach, California to Vail is 769.2 miles (1237.9 km) as the crow flies. Vail is located NE of Long Beach, California. By car, the driving distance is approximately 935.5 miles, taking about 16h 11min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 3min. Both are located in United States — Long Beach, California 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 Long Beach, California 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 Long Beach, California to Vail

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 11min $90 - $111 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 3min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 25min $75–$140* Budget
Train ~21h 2min $112–$327* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Long Beach, California & Vail

Quick Facts

Long Beach, California
33.77°N, 118.19°W
America/Los_Angeles
9m 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 256 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 64 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 32.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM