Austin, Texas to Bryce Canyon: Road Trip Guide & Distance

968.8 miles 1559.1 km · straight line
1240.6 miles actual route 1996.5 km · driving distance
23h 22min estimated drive time
$119 - $147 estimated fuel cost
~2h 27min flight time
305° NW bearing direction

How far is Austin, Texas from Bryce Canyon?

The distance from Austin, Texas to Bryce Canyon is 968.8 miles (1559.1 km) as the crow flies. Bryce Canyon is located NW of Austin, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1240.6 miles, taking about 23h 22min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 27min. Both are located in United States — Austin, Texas in Texas and Bryce Canyon in Utah.

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 Bryce Canyon. 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 Bryce Canyon

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 23h 22min $119 - $147 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 27min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~28h 2min $99–$186* Budget
Train ~30h 23min $149–$434* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Austin, Texas & Bryce Canyon

Quick Facts

Austin, Texas
30.27°N, 97.74°W
America/Chicago
149m elevation
Bryce Canyon
37.59°N, 112.19°W
America/Denver
2529m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 323 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 81 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 25.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM