Austin, Texas to Canyonlands: Road Trip Guide & Distance

884 miles 1422.6 km · straight line
1055 miles actual route 1697.9 km · driving distance
20h 11min estimated drive time
$102 - $125 estimated fuel cost
~2h 17min flight time
312° NW bearing direction

How far is Austin, Texas from Canyonlands?

The distance from Austin, Texas to Canyonlands is 884 miles (1422.6 km) as the crow flies. Canyonlands is located NW of Austin, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1055 miles, taking about 20h 11min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 17min. Both are located in United States — Austin, Texas in Texas and Canyonlands 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 Canyonlands. 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 Canyonlands

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 11min $102 - $125 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 17min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 13min $84–$158* Budget
Train ~26h 14min $127–$369* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Austin, Texas & Canyonlands

Quick Facts

Austin, Texas
30.27°N, 97.74°W
America/Chicago
149m elevation
Canyonlands
38.21°N, 109.90°W
America/Denver
1524m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 295 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 74 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 28.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM