Seattle to Vail: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Seattle from Vail?

The distance from Seattle to Vail is 966.5 miles (1555.5 km) as the crow flies. Vail is located ESE of Seattle. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1253.9 miles, taking about 22h 12min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 27min. Both are located in United States — Seattle in Washington 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 Seattle 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.