Tusayan to Vail: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Tusayan from Vail?

The distance from Tusayan to Vail is 403.1 miles (648.7 km) as the crow flies. Vail is located NE of Tusayan. By car, the driving distance is approximately 483.7 miles, taking about 9h 44min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 19min. Both are located in United States — Tusayan in Arizona and Vail in Colorado.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Tusayan 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.