Austin, Texas to Durango: Road Trip Guide & Distance

756.4 miles 1217.3 km · straight line
903.1 miles actual route 1453.4 km · driving distance
16h 47min estimated drive time
$87 - $107 estimated fuel cost
~2h 1min flight time
312° NW bearing direction

How far is Austin, Texas from Durango?

The distance from Austin, Texas to Durango is 756.4 miles (1217.3 km) as the crow flies. Durango is located NW of Austin, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 903.1 miles, taking about 16h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 1min. Both are located in United States — Austin, Texas in Texas and Durango 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 Durango. 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 Durango

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 47min $87 - $107 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 1min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 8min $72–$135* Budget
Train ~21h 49min $108–$316* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Austin, Texas & Durango

Quick Facts

Austin, Texas
30.27°N, 97.74°W
America/Chicago
149m elevation
Durango
37.28°N, 107.88°W
America/Denver
1988m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 252 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 63 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 32.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM