How long is the drive from Denver Airport to Vail?

Roughly 2 hours 15 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes in clear conditions, covering about 100 miles west on I-70. Allow three hours or more after a major storm, when chain law is in effect, or on a busy Sunday. The route climbs to 11,013 feet at the Eisenhower Tunnel and 10,662 feet at Vail Pass, so conditions at the top can differ sharply from conditions in Denver.