Tucson to Vail: Road Trip Guide & Distance

573.3 miles 922.6 km · straight line
837.7 miles actual route 1348.2 km · driving distance
15h 32min estimated drive time
$81 - $99 estimated fuel cost
~1h 39min flight time
25° NNE bearing direction

How far is Tucson from Vail?

The distance from Tucson to Vail is 573.3 miles (922.6 km) as the crow flies. Vail is located NNE of Tucson. By car, the driving distance is approximately 837.7 miles, taking about 15h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 39min. Both are located in United States — Tucson 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. 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 Tucson 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 Tucson to Vail

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 32min $81 - $99 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 39min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 38min $67–$126* Budget
Train ~20h 12min $101–$293* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Tucson & Vail

Quick Facts

Tucson
32.22°N, 110.97°W
America/Phoenix
728m 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 191 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 48 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 43.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM