Auburn, Alabama to Austin, Texas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

740.3 miles 1191.4 km · straight line
848.3 miles actual route 1365.2 km · driving distance
15h 34min estimated drive time
$82 - $100 estimated fuel cost
~1h 59min flight time
261° W bearing direction

How far is Auburn, Alabama from Austin, Texas?

The distance from Auburn, Alabama to Austin, Texas is 740.3 miles (1191.4 km) as the crow flies. Austin, Texas is located W of Auburn, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 848.3 miles, taking about 15h 34min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 59min. Both are located in United States — Auburn, Alabama in Alabama 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 Auburn, Alabama 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 Auburn, Alabama to Austin, Texas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 34min $82 - $100 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 59min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 41min $68–$127* Budget
Train ~20h 14min $102–$297* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Auburn, Alabama & Austin, Texas

Quick Facts

Auburn, Alabama
32.61°N, 85.48°W
America/Chicago
215m 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 247 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 62 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 33.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM