Austin, Texas to Boise: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1368.8 miles 2202.9 km · straight line
1624.8 miles actual route 2614.9 km · driving distance
29h 51min estimated drive time
$156 - $192 estimated fuel cost
~3h 15min flight time
317° NW bearing direction

How far is Austin, Texas from Boise?

The distance from Austin, Texas to Boise is 1368.8 miles (2202.9 km) as the crow flies. Boise is located NW of Austin, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1624.8 miles, taking about 29h 51min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 15min. Both are located in United States — Austin, Texas in Texas and Boise in Idaho.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Austin, Texas and Boise. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Austin, Texas to Boise

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 29h 51min $156 - $192 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 15min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~35h 49min $130–$244* Budget
Train ~38h 48min $195–$569* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Austin, Texas & Boise

Quick Facts

Austin, Texas
30.27°N, 97.74°W
America/Chicago
149m elevation
Boise
43.62°N, 116.20°W
America/Boise
824m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 456 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 114 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 18.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM