How far is it from Simla, CO, to Vail, CO, ?

The distance between Simla, CO, and Vail, CO, is 175 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Simla, CO, to Vail, CO, ?

The drive from Simla, CO, to Vail, CO, takes approximately 4 h by car.

What is the best route from Simla, CO, to Vail, CO, ?

The fastest route from Simla, CO, to Vail, CO, covers 175 mi with a driving time of approximately 4 h.

Which direction is Vail, CO from Simla, CO?

Vail, CO lies roughly to the west of Simla, CO.

Which roads does the route from Simla, CO to Vail, CO follow?

The drive from Simla, CO to Vail, CO mainly follows CO 86, CO 470, I 70. The longest single stretch is 81 mi on I 70.

Which towns do you pass between Simla, CO and Vail, CO?

Towns on the route from Simla, CO to Vail, CO include Lone Tree, Littleton, Lakewood, Idaho Springs, Frisco.

Are there charging stations between Simla, CO and Vail, CO?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Simla, CO to Vail, CO, including Belmar (350 kW); BOA COW-066 (Highlands Ranch, CO) (350 kW); Buckley Square (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 404.

Simla, CO Vail, CO

Distance: 175 miDuration: 4 h

Driving from Simla, CO to Vail, CO takes about 4 h via I 70. The distance is 175 mi. The straight-line distance is 127 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Lone Tree, CO, Glendale, CO, Edgewater, CO, Floyd Hill, CO, Frisco, CO. Driving directions

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Driving directions25 · 175 mi

1 Depart left onto Navajo Avenue 1 mi
2 Turn left onto Caribou Street 1 mi
3 Turn right onto Sioux Avenue 1 mi
4 Continue straight onto County Road 125 9 mi
5 Turn left 38 mi
6 Take exit slightly right 152 yd
7 Merge slightly left onto North State Highway 83 5 mi
8 Continue straight onto South Parker Road 7 mi
9 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
10 Merge slightly left onto E-470 6 mi
11 Keep slightly left 8 mi
12 Take exit slightly right 42 yd
13 Merge slightly right 18 mi

14 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
15 Keep slightly left 1 mi
16 Keep slightly right 1 mi
17 Merge slightly left 81 mi
18 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
19 Turn right onto Bighorn Road 31 yd
20 Turn left onto North Frontage Road East 1 mi
21 Continue straight onto Aspen Lane 1 mi
22 Continue straight onto South Frontage Road East 2 mi
23 Turn left onto Vail Valley Drive 1 mi
24 Continue right onto Vail Valley Drive 1 mi
25 Arrive left onto Vail Valley Drive

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The return trip from Vail, CO to Simla, CO covers roughly the same distance, 175 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

404 chargers

BelmarCCS, CHAdeMO · 440 S Wadsworth Blvd, Lakewood, CO, 80226350 kW
BOA COW-066 (Highlands Ranch, CO)CCS · 1112 CPL Max Donahue Ln, Highlands Ranch, CO, 80129350 kW
Buckley SquareCCS, CHAdeMO · 17000 E IIiff Ave, Aurora, CO, 80013350 kW
Chanson PlazaCCS, CHAdeMO · 8086 W Bowles Ave, Littleton, CO, 80123350 kW
Colorado Mills Mall (Lakewood, CO)CCS · 14500 W. Colfax Ave, Lakewood, CO, 80401350 kW

EV Charging Stations

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Popular destinations close by

Vail, CO → Gypsum, CO40 mi · 50 min Vail, CO → Frisco, CO27 mi · 40 min Vail, CO → Blue River, CO40 mi · 1 h 5 min Vail, CO → Red Cliff, CO18 mi · 30 min Vail, CO → Minturn, CO24 mi · 55 min Vail, CO → Dillon, CO32 mi · 45 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated November 4, 2026.

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How far is it from Simla, CO, {fromState} to Vail, CO, {toState}?: The distance between Simla, CO, {fromState} and Vail, CO, {toState} is 175 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Simla, CO, {fromState} to Vail, CO, {toState}?: The drive from Simla, CO, {fromState} to Vail, CO, {toState} takes approximately 4 h by car.
What is the best route from Simla, CO, {fromState} to Vail, CO, {toState}?: The fastest route from Simla, CO, {fromState} to Vail, CO, {toState} covers 175 mi with a driving time of approximately 4 h.
Which direction is Vail, CO from Simla, CO?: Vail, CO lies roughly to the west of Simla, CO.
Which roads does the route from Simla, CO to Vail, CO follow?: The drive from Simla, CO to Vail, CO mainly follows CO 86, CO 470, I 70. The longest single stretch is 81 mi on I 70.
Which towns do you pass between Simla, CO and Vail, CO?: Towns on the route from Simla, CO to Vail, CO include Lone Tree, Littleton, Lakewood, Idaho Springs, Frisco.
Are there charging stations between Simla, CO and Vail, CO?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Simla, CO to Vail, CO, including Belmar (350 kW); BOA COW-066 (Highlands Ranch, CO) (350 kW); Buckley Square (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 404.

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