Austin, Texas to Boulder: Road Trip Guide & Distance

795.8 miles 1280.7 km · straight line
945.7 miles actual route 1522 km · driving distance
17h 11min estimated drive time
$91 - $112 estimated fuel cost
~2h 6min flight time
330° NNW bearing direction

How far is Austin, Texas from Boulder?

The distance from Austin, Texas to Boulder is 795.8 miles (1280.7 km) as the crow flies. Boulder is located NNW of Austin, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 945.7 miles, taking about 17h 11min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 6min. Both are located in United States — Austin, Texas in Texas and Boulder in Colorado.

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 Boulder. 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 Boulder

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 11min $91 - $112 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 6min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 37min $76–$142* Budget
Train ~22h 20min $113–$331* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Austin, Texas & Boulder

Quick Facts

Austin, Texas
30.27°N, 97.74°W
America/Chicago
149m elevation
Boulder
40.02°N, 105.27°W
America/Denver
1655m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 265 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 66 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 31.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM