Newark, Ohio to Vail: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1268.1 miles 2040.8 km · straight line
1521.7 miles estimated 2449 km · driving distance
30h 37min estimated drive time
$146 - $180 estimated fuel cost
~3h 3min flight time
276° W bearing direction

How far is Newark, Ohio from Vail?

The distance from Newark, Ohio to Vail is 1268.1 miles (2040.8 km) as the crow flies. Vail is located W of Newark, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1521.7 miles, taking about 30h 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 3min. Both are located in United States — Newark, Ohio in Ohio 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 Newark, Ohio 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.

How to Get from Newark, Ohio to Vail

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 30h 37min $146 - $180 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 3min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~36h 44min $122–$228* Budget
Train ~39h 48min $183–$533* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Newark, Ohio & Vail

Quick Facts

Newark, Ohio
40.06°N, 82.40°W
America/New_York
254m 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 423 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 106 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 19.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients