Alpharetta to Austin, Texas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

828.6 miles 1333.5 km · straight line
943.4 miles actual route 1518.2 km · driving distance
17h 21min estimated drive time
$91 - $112 estimated fuel cost
~2h 10min flight time
255° WSW bearing direction

How far is Alpharetta from Austin, Texas?

The distance from Alpharetta to Austin, Texas is 828.6 miles (1333.5 km) as the crow flies. Austin, Texas is located WSW of Alpharetta. By car, the driving distance is approximately 943.4 miles, taking about 17h 21min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 10min. Both are located in United States — Alpharetta 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 Alpharetta 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 Alpharetta to Austin, Texas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 21min $91 - $112 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 10min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 49min $75–$142* Budget
Train ~22h 33min $113–$330* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Alpharetta & Austin, Texas

Quick Facts

Alpharetta
34.08°N, 84.29°W
America/New_York
347m 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 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