Asheville to Austin, Texas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Asheville from Austin, Texas?

The distance from Asheville to Austin, Texas is 953.4 miles (1534.4 km) as the crow flies. Austin, Texas is located WSW of Asheville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1151.7 miles, taking about 20h 38min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 25min. Both are located in United States — Asheville in North Carolina 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 Asheville 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.