Austin, Texas to Zion, Utah: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1001.3 miles 1611.4 km · straight line
1220.4 miles actual route 1964.1 km · driving distance
23h 4min estimated drive time
$117 - $145 estimated fuel cost
~2h 31min flight time
303° WNW bearing direction

How far is Austin, Texas from Zion, Utah?

The distance from Austin, Texas to Zion, Utah is 1001.3 miles (1611.4 km) as the crow flies. Zion, Utah is located WNW of Austin, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1220.4 miles, taking about 23h 4min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 31min. Both are located in United States — Austin, Texas in Texas and Zion, Utah in Utah.

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 Zion, Utah. 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 Zion, Utah

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 23h 4min $117 - $145 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 31min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~27h 41min $98–$183* Budget
Train ~29h 59min $146–$427* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Austin, Texas & Zion, Utah

Quick Facts

Austin, Texas
30.27°N, 97.74°W
America/Chicago
149m elevation
Zion, Utah
37.30°N, 113.03°W
America/Denver
1219m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 334 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 83 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 24.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM