Mammoth Lakes to Vail: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Mammoth Lakes from Vail?

The distance from Mammoth Lakes to Vail is 693 miles (1115.3 km) as the crow flies. Vail is located ENE of Mammoth Lakes. By car, the driving distance is approximately 831.6 miles, taking about 16h 44min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 54min. Both are located in United States — Mammoth Lakes 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 Mammoth Lakes 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.