Home of the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix. A world-class 3.4-mile circuit with 20 turns and dramatic elevation changes inspired by classic circuits worldwide.
Circuit of the Americas is a permanent racing circuit in Austin, Texas. The lap measures 5.514 km (3.426 miles) across 20 corners, run anti-clockwise. Among its named corners are Turn 1 (Big Red), The Esses and The Bobby Pin.
It opened in 2012 and holds FIA Grade 1 licensing. Series racing here include Formula 1, MotoGP, WEC, IndyCar and Road Course. Capacity is around 120,000 spectators.
The project was announced in July 2010: around 900 acres of undeveloped land outside Austin, backed by the businessman Red McCombs, to build the first circuit in the United States purpose-designed for Formula 1. The layout came from promoter Tavo Hellmund and Kevin Schwantz, the 1993 500cc world champion, working with Hermann Tilke.
What they drew borrows openly from elsewhere — the Esses echo Silverstone's Maggotts-Becketts sequence, and other corners nod to Hockenheim and Istanbul — but the site gave it something of its own: 133 feet of elevation change, including a first corner that climbs steeply to a blind crest. The track opened on 21 October 2012 and held the United States Grand Prix on 18 November, and has since added MotoGP and IMSA.
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Hotel · 28.5 km from circuit · 27 min drive · 4.4 (1,151) on Google · $$$$
1603 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704
Stylish SoCo hotel with a rooftop pool and walkable access to Austin's best live music and dining. The drive to Circuit of the Americas takes about 27 minutes (17.7 miles). Facilities include restaurant, bar, and gym.
Check pricesHotel websiteBoutique Hotel · 29.1 km from circuit · 29 min drive · 4.5 (632) on Google · $$
1220 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704
Retro-chic motel with a kidney-shaped pool on South Congress, a fun and affordable race weekend base. The drive to Circuit of the Americas takes about 29 minutes (18.1 miles).
Check pricesHotel websiteBoutique Hotel · 29.5 km from circuit · 26 min drive · 4.6 (198) on Google · $$$$$
112 Academy Dr, Austin, TX 78704
Rock-and-roll luxury hideaway named after the patron saint of music, a favourite of F1 paddock insiders visiting Austin. The drive to Circuit of the Americas takes about 26 minutes (18.3 miles). Facilities include pool, lounge, and gardens.
Check pricesHotel websiteHotel · 30.9 km from circuit · 28 min drive · 4.6 (5,434) on Google · $$$$
604 Brazos St, Austin, TX 78701
Austin's most iconic historic hotel on 6th Street, blending Texan grandeur with modern luxury. The drive to Circuit of the Americas takes about 28 minutes (19.2 miles). Facilities include bar, restaurant, and spa.
Check pricesHotel websiteBoutique Hotel · 30.9 km from circuit · 31 min drive · 4.6 (724) on Google · $$$
400 Josephine St, Austin, TX 78704
Mid-century modern boutique hotel on South Congress, 31 minutes from COTA with a legendary pool scene on race weekends. Facilities include restaurant and bar.
Check pricesHotel websiteHotel · 44.7 km from circuit · 36 min drive · 4.7 (1,237) on Google · $$$ · 4 stars
3121 Palm Way, Austin, TX 78758
Modern hotel in the Domain district with easy highway access to Circuit of the Americas. The drive to Circuit of the Americas takes about 36 minutes (27.8 miles). Facilities include pool, bar, and fitness center.
Check pricesHotel websiteResort · 66.5 km from circuit · 56 min drive · 4.2 (435) on Google · $$$$$
1705 S Quinlan Park Rd, Austin, TX 78732
Tranquil lakeside spa resort offering the ultimate post-race recovery experience. The drive to Circuit of the Americas takes about 56 minutes (41.3 miles). Facilities include gardens.
Check pricesHotel websiteNearest Airport: Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) — approximately 13 km from the circuit
According to the circuit's shuttle page, ticketed round-trip shuttles run for the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix from Downtown Waterloo Park and the Northeast Travis County Expo Center. Ten car parks ring the circuit and passes are best bought in advance. Austin-Bergstrom airport is a 10-15 minute drive away.
Visiting Circuit of the Americas for a race weekend? Here are essential tips to make the most of your trip to Austin, Texas. The circuit holds up to 120,000 spectators, so plan for large crowds on race day.
Circuit of the Americas is in Austin, Texas. The nearest airport, Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS), is about 13 km from the circuit.
7 properties are listed near Circuit of the Americas, the closest 28.5 km from the circuit. Each one is listed with its measured distance from the circuit, and every entry links to the property's own site.