Albany, Georgia to Austin, Texas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

809.9 miles 1303.4 km · straight line
905.4 miles actual route 1457.1 km · driving distance
17h 11min estimated drive time
$87 - $107 estimated fuel cost
~2h 8min flight time
267° W bearing direction

How far is Albany, Georgia from Austin, Texas?

The distance from Albany, Georgia to Austin, Texas is 809.9 miles (1303.4 km) as the crow flies. Austin, Texas is located W of Albany, Georgia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 905.4 miles, taking about 17h 11min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 8min. Both are located in United States — Albany, Georgia in Georgia 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 Albany, Georgia 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 Albany, Georgia to Austin, Texas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 11min $87 - $107 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 8min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 37min $72–$136* Budget
Train ~22h 20min $109–$317* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Albany, Georgia & Austin, Texas

Quick Facts

Albany, Georgia
31.58°N, 84.16°W
America/New_York
62m 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 270 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 67 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 30.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM