Ann Arbor to Austin, Texas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1135.8 miles 1827.9 km · straight line
1368.5 miles actual route 2202.4 km · driving distance
24h 15min estimated drive time
$132 - $162 estimated fuel cost
~2h 47min flight time
228° SW bearing direction

How far is Ann Arbor from Austin, Texas?

The distance from Ann Arbor to Austin, Texas is 1135.8 miles (1827.9 km) as the crow flies. Austin, Texas is located SW of Ann Arbor. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1368.5 miles, taking about 24h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 47min. Both are located in United States — Ann Arbor in Michigan 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 Ann Arbor 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 Ann Arbor to Austin, Texas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 24h 15min $132 - $162 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 47min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~29h 6min $109–$205* Budget
Train ~31h 32min $164–$479* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Ann Arbor & Austin, Texas

Quick Facts

Ann Arbor
42.28°N, 83.74°W
America/Detroit
269m 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 379 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 95 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 21.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM