Athens, Georgia to College Station: Road Trip Guide & Distance

790.3 miles 1271.9 km · straight line
948.4 miles estimated 1526.3 km · driving distance
19h 5min estimated drive time
$91 - $112 estimated fuel cost
~2h 5min flight time
257° WSW bearing direction

How far is Athens, Georgia from College Station?

The distance from Athens, Georgia to College Station is 790.3 miles (1271.9 km) as the crow flies. College Station is located WSW of Athens, Georgia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 948.4 miles, taking about 19h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 5min. Both are located in United States — Athens, Georgia in Georgia and College Station 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 Athens, Georgia and College Station. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Athens, Georgia to College Station

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 5min $91 - $112 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 54min $76–$142* Budget
Train ~24h 49min $114–$332* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Athens, Georgia & College Station

Quick Facts

Athens, Georgia
33.96°N, 83.38°W
America/New_York
228m elevation
College Station
30.63°N, 96.33°W
America/Chicago
103m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 263 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 66 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 31.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients