Memphis to Vail: Road Trip Guide & Distance

946.7 miles 1523.5 km · straight line
1190.2 miles actual route 1915.4 km · driving distance
20h 33min estimated drive time
$115 - $141 estimated fuel cost
~2h 24min flight time
294° WNW bearing direction

How far is Memphis from Vail?

The distance from Memphis to Vail is 946.7 miles (1523.5 km) as the crow flies. Vail is located WNW of Memphis. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1190.2 miles, taking about 20h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 24min. Both are located in United States — Memphis in Tennessee 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 Memphis 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 Memphis to Vail

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 33min $115 - $141 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 24min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 40min $95–$179* Budget
Train ~26h 43min $143–$417* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Memphis & Vail

Quick Facts

Memphis
35.15°N, 90.05°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 316 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 79 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 26.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM