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

1520.2 miles 2446.6 km · straight line
1892.8 miles actual route 3046.2 km · driving distance
35h 36min estimated drive time
$182 - $224 estimated fuel cost
~3h 33min flight time
323° NW bearing direction

How far is Austin, Texas from Lewiston, Idaho?

The distance from Austin, Texas to Lewiston, Idaho is 1520.2 miles (2446.6 km) as the crow flies. Lewiston, Idaho is located NW of Austin, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1892.8 miles, taking about 35h 36min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 33min. Both are located in United States — Austin, Texas in Texas and Lewiston, Idaho 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 Lewiston, Idaho. 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 Lewiston, Idaho

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 35h 36min $182 - $224 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 33min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~42h 43min $151–$284* Budget
Train ~46h 17min $227–$662* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Austin, Texas & Lewiston, Idaho

Quick Facts

Austin, Texas
30.27°N, 97.74°W
America/Chicago
149m elevation
Lewiston, Idaho
46.42°N, 117.02°W
America/Los_Angeles
227m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 507 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 127 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 16.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM