Austin, Texas to Idaho Falls: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1203 miles 1936 km · straight line
1512.9 miles actual route 2434.8 km · driving distance
27h 41min estimated drive time
$146 - $179 estimated fuel cost
~2h 55min flight time
323° NW bearing direction

How far is Austin, Texas from Idaho Falls?

The distance from Austin, Texas to Idaho Falls is 1203 miles (1936 km) as the crow flies. Idaho Falls is located NW of Austin, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1512.9 miles, taking about 27h 41min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 55min. Both are located in United States — Austin, Texas in Texas and Idaho Falls in Idaho.

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 Idaho Falls. 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 Idaho Falls

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 27h 41min $146 - $179 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 55min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~33h 13min $121–$227* Budget
Train ~35h 59min $182–$530* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Austin, Texas & Idaho Falls

Quick Facts

Austin, Texas
30.27°N, 97.74°W
America/Chicago
149m elevation
Idaho Falls
43.47°N, 112.03°W
America/Boise
1434m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 401 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 100 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 20.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM