Mesa to Vail: Road Trip Guide & Distance

525.9 miles 846.3 km · straight line
741.2 miles actual route 1192.9 km · driving distance
13h 56min estimated drive time
$71 - $88 estimated fuel cost
~1h 33min flight time
34° NNE bearing direction

How far is Mesa from Vail?

The distance from Mesa to Vail is 525.9 miles (846.3 km) as the crow flies. Vail is located NNE of Mesa. By car, the driving distance is approximately 741.2 miles, taking about 13h 56min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 33min. Both are located in United States — Mesa in Arizona 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Mesa 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 Mesa to Vail

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 56min $71 - $88 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 33min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 43min $59–$111* Budget
Train ~18h 7min $89–$259* Comfort

Flying saves significant time. Driving is better if you want flexibility and stops.

* Estimated range. Actual prices vary by date and provider.

Suggested Stops Between Mesa & Vail

Quick Facts

Mesa
33.42°N, 111.83°W
America/Phoenix
378m 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 175 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 44 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 47.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM