Austin, Texas to Clifton: Road Trip Guide & Distance

860 miles 1384.1 km · straight line
1052.3 miles actual route 1693.5 km · driving distance
20h 24min estimated drive time
$101 - $125 estimated fuel cost
~2h 14min flight time
318° NW bearing direction

How far is Austin, Texas from Clifton?

The distance from Austin, Texas to Clifton is 860 miles (1384.1 km) as the crow flies. Clifton is located NW of Austin, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1052.3 miles, taking about 20h 24min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 14min. Both are located in United States — Austin, Texas in Texas and Clifton 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 Clifton. 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 Clifton

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 24min $101 - $125 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 14min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 29min $84–$158* Budget
Train ~26h 31min $126–$368* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Austin, Texas & Clifton

Quick Facts

Austin, Texas
30.27°N, 97.74°W
America/Chicago
149m elevation
Clifton
39.09°N, 108.45°W
America/Denver
1440m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 287 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 72 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 29 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM