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Elevation from Big Sur to Vail
Max elevation: 9961 ft / 3036 m
Min elevation: 30 ft / 9 m
Elevation change: 9931 ft / 3027 m
Min elevation: 30 ft / 9 m
Elevation change: 9931 ft / 3027 m
Max grade: 9.6%
Min grade: -4.8%
Steepness score: 65 + 956 + 5208 + 37 = 6266
Min grade: -4.8%
Steepness score: 65 + 956 + 5208 + 37 = 6266
Distance: 1148.56 mi / 1848.43 km
Travel Time: 18 hours 12 mins
Travel Time: 18 hours 12 mins
| Difficulty | % Grade | |
| Easiest | <5% | |
| Easy | 5-10% | |
| Moderate | 10-15% | |
| Difficult | 15-20% | |
| Very Difficult | >20% |
Make sure you double check everything if you're planning a road trip.
Elevation data comes from different sources and may not reflect true
driving conditions, so talk to other RVers if you're concerned about
steep grades.
Note that this route shows high grade, which may be due to a bridge or unusual land feature. Land elevation may be different than road elevation, so always check any spikes in elevation or grade. If you're planning to drive in the winter and you want to avoid snow, check the road conditions from Big Sur to Vail. You can also view a 3-D map of Big Sur elevation or Vail elevation.
These are some of the possible highways along this route. Use the GPS in your car to verify all driving directions. If you're looking for campgrounds along the way, search for RV parks between Big Sur and Vail.
CA 1 | 75 mi / 121 km |
CA 46 | 90 mi / 145 km |
| 7th Standard Rd | 37 mi / 60 km |
CA 58 | 132 mi / 212 km |
 | 402 mi / 647 km |
 | 405 mi / 652 km |
