Austin, Texas to Rocky Mountain: Road Trip Guide & Distance

826.9 miles 1330.7 km · straight line
989.9 miles actual route 1593.1 km · driving distance
18h 31min estimated drive time
$95 - $117 estimated fuel cost
~2h 10min flight time
329° NNW bearing direction

How far is Austin, Texas from Rocky Mountain?

The distance from Austin, Texas to Rocky Mountain is 826.9 miles (1330.7 km) as the crow flies. Rocky Mountain is located NNW of Austin, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 989.9 miles, taking about 18h 31min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 10min. Both are located in United States — Austin, Texas in Texas and Rocky Mountain 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 Rocky Mountain. 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 Rocky Mountain

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 31min $95 - $117 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 10min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 13min $79–$148* Budget
Train ~24h 4min $119–$346* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Austin, Texas & Rocky Mountain

Quick Facts

Austin, Texas
30.27°N, 97.74°W
America/Chicago
149m elevation
Rocky Mountain
40.34°N, 105.68°W
America/Denver
3658m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 276 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 69 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 30.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM