How far is it from Vail, CO, to Blue River, CO, ?

The distance between Vail, CO, and Blue River, CO, is 40 mi by road.

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

The drive from Vail, CO, to Blue River, CO, takes approximately 1 h 5 min by car.

What is the best route from Vail, CO, to Blue River, CO, ?

The fastest route from Vail, CO, to Blue River, CO, covers 40 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 5 min.

Which direction is Blue River, CO from Vail, CO?

Blue River, CO lies roughly to the south-east of Vail, CO.

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

The drive from Vail, CO to Blue River, CO mainly follows I 70.

Which towns do you pass between Vail, CO and Blue River, CO?

Towns on the route from Vail, CO to Blue River, CO include Silverthorne, Breckenridge.

Are there charging stations between Vail, CO and Blue River, CO?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Vail, CO to Blue River, CO, including Walmart 986 (Frisco, CO) (350 kW); AC Hotel - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); Conoco Gas Station - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 76.

Vail, CO Blue River, CO

Distance: 40 miDuration: 1 h 5 min

Driving from Vail, CO to Blue River, CO takes about 1 h 5 min via I 70. The distance is 40 mi. The straight-line distance is 23 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Vail, CO, Frisco, CO, Breckenridge, CO, Blue River, CO. Driving directions

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Driving directions27 · 40 mi

This 40-mile stretch takes about an hour and three minutes via Vail Valley Drive, I-70, and the Gerald R. Ford Memorial Highway (CO 9). The route climbs to an elevation of 9,600 feet as it reaches Blue River.

1 Depart right onto Vail Valley Drive 1 mi
2 At end of road, turn left onto Vail Valley Drive 1 mi
3 Turn right onto South Frontage Road East 2 mi
4 Continue straight onto Aspen Lane 1 mi
5 Continue straight onto North Frontage Road East 1 mi
6 Turn right onto Bighorn Road 143 yd
7 Take ramp left 1 mi
8 Merge slightly left onto Gerald R. Ford Memorial Highway 21 mi
9 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
10 Turn right onto West Main Street 2 mi
11 Turn right onto Summit Boulevard 1 mi
12 Enter roundabout straight 36 yd
13 Exit roundabout straight 1 mi

14 Enter roundabout slightly right 39 yd
15 Exit roundabout slightly right 6 mi
16 Enter roundabout straight 33 yd
17 Exit roundabout straight 3 mi
18 Continue straight onto Main Street 1 mi
19 Turn slightly right onto North Park Avenue 1 mi
20 Enter roundabout straight onto North Park Avenue 29 yd
21 Exit roundabout straight onto North Park Avenue 1 mi
22 Enter roundabout slightly right onto South Park Avenue 38 yd
23 Exit roundabout right onto South Park Avenue 1 mi
24 Continue slightly right onto South Main Street 4 mi
25 Turn left onto Blue River Road 1 mi
26 Continue right onto Blue River Road 1 mi
27 Arrive right onto Blue River Road

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The return trip from Blue River, CO to Vail, CO covers roughly the same distance, 40 mi.

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Charging points along the way

76 chargers

Walmart 986 (Frisco, CO)CCS · 840 Summit Blvd, Frisco, CO, 80443350 kW
AC Hotel - Tesla SuperchargerCCS, Tesla · 1202 Summit Blvd, Frisco, CO, 80443250 kW
Conoco Gas Station - Tesla SuperchargerCCS, Tesla · 50 Frontage Rd, Frisco, CO, 80443250 kW
Kum & Go - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 101 Ruby Ranch Road, Silverthorne, CO, 80498250 kW
Outlets At Silverthorne - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 246-V Rainbow Dr, Silverthorne, CO, 80498250 kW

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Blue River, CO → Montezuma, CO25 mi · 55 min Blue River, CO → Leadville, CO45 mi · 1 h 10 min Blue River, CO → Leadville North, CO45 mi · 1 h 15 min Blue River, CO → Empire, CO47 mi · 1 h 15 min Blue River, CO → Breckenridge, CO7 mi · 20 min Blue River, CO → Alma, CO13 mi · 25 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated November 2, 2026.

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How far is it from Vail, CO, {fromState} to Blue River, CO, {toState}?: The distance between Vail, CO, {fromState} and Blue River, CO, {toState} is 40 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Vail, CO, {fromState} to Blue River, CO, {toState}?: The drive from Vail, CO, {fromState} to Blue River, CO, {toState} takes approximately 1 h 5 min by car.
What is the best route from Vail, CO, {fromState} to Blue River, CO, {toState}?: The fastest route from Vail, CO, {fromState} to Blue River, CO, {toState} covers 40 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 5 min.
Which direction is Blue River, CO from Vail, CO?: Blue River, CO lies roughly to the south-east of Vail, CO.
Which roads does the route from Vail, CO to Blue River, CO follow?: The drive from Vail, CO to Blue River, CO mainly follows I 70.
Which towns do you pass between Vail, CO and Blue River, CO?: Towns on the route from Vail, CO to Blue River, CO include Silverthorne, Breckenridge.
Are there charging stations between Vail, CO and Blue River, CO?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Vail, CO to Blue River, CO, including Walmart 986 (Frisco, CO) (350 kW); AC Hotel - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); Conoco Gas Station - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 76.

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