Austin, Texas to Big Sur: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Austin, Texas from Big Sur?
The distance from Austin, Texas to Big Sur is 1446.4 miles (2327.7 km) as the crow flies. Big Sur is located WNW of Austin, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1674.3 miles, taking about 30h 0min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 25min. Both are located in United States — Austin, Texas in Texas and Big Sur in California.
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 Austin, Texas and Big Sur. 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 Austin, Texas to Big Sur
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 482 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 121 hours
- You could travel this distance about 17.2 times to circle the Earth's equator