Akron to Austin, Texas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1174.5 miles 1890.1 km · straight line
1360.3 miles actual route 2189.2 km · driving distance
24h 26min estimated drive time
$131 - $161 estimated fuel cost
~2h 52min flight time
236° SW bearing direction

How far is Akron from Austin, Texas?

The distance from Akron to Austin, Texas is 1174.5 miles (1890.1 km) as the crow flies. Austin, Texas is located SW of Akron. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1360.3 miles, taking about 24h 26min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 52min. Both are located in United States — Akron in Ohio and Austin, Texas in Texas.

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 Akron and Austin, Texas. 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 Akron to Austin, Texas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 24h 26min $131 - $161 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 52min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~29h 19min $109–$204* Budget
Train ~31h 46min $163–$476* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Akron & Austin, Texas

Quick Facts

Akron
41.08°N, 81.52°W
America/New_York
306m elevation
Austin, Texas
30.27°N, 97.74°W
America/Chicago
149m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 392 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 98 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 21.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM