Austin, Texas to Branson: Road Trip Guide & Distance

511.8 miles 823.7 km · straight line
619.9 miles actual route 997.7 km · driving distance
11h 27min estimated drive time
$60 - $73 estimated fuel cost
~1h 32min flight time
29° NNE bearing direction

How far is Austin, Texas from Branson?

The distance from Austin, Texas to Branson is 511.8 miles (823.7 km) as the crow flies. Branson is located NNE of Austin, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 619.9 miles, taking about 11h 27min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 32min. Both are located in United States — Austin, Texas in Texas and Branson in Missouri.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Austin, Texas and Branson. 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 Branson

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 27min $60 - $73 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 32min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 44min $50–$93* Budget
Train ~14h 53min $74–$217* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Austin, Texas & Branson

Quick Facts

Austin, Texas
30.27°N, 97.74°W
America/Chicago
149m elevation
Branson
36.64°N, 93.22°W
America/Chicago
244m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 171 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 43 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 48.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM