Los Angeles to Vail: Road Trip Guide & Distance

760.5 miles 1223.9 km · straight line
921.7 miles actual route 1483.4 km · driving distance
15h 51min estimated drive time
$89 - $109 estimated fuel cost
~2h 2min flight time
56° NE bearing direction

How far is Los Angeles from Vail?

The distance from Los Angeles to Vail is 760.5 miles (1223.9 km) as the crow flies. Vail is located NE of Los Angeles. By car, the driving distance is approximately 921.7 miles, taking about 15h 51min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 2min. Both are located in United States — Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Vail

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 51min $89 - $109 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 2min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 1min $74–$138* Budget
Train ~20h 36min $111–$323* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Los Angeles & Vail

Quick Facts

Los Angeles
34.05°N, 118.24°W
America/Los_Angeles
71m 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 254 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 63 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 32.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM