Austin, Texas to Charleston, South Carolina: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1062 miles 1709.1 km · straight line
1221.7 miles actual route 1966.1 km · driving distance
22h 43min estimated drive time
$118 - $145 estimated fuel cost
~2h 38min flight time
76° ENE bearing direction

How far is Austin, Texas from Charleston, South Carolina?

The distance from Austin, Texas to Charleston, South Carolina is 1062 miles (1709.1 km) as the crow flies. Charleston, South Carolina is located ENE of Austin, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1221.7 miles, taking about 22h 43min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 38min. Both are located in United States — Austin, Texas in Texas and Charleston, South Carolina in South Carolina.

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. 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 Charleston, South Carolina. 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 Charleston, South Carolina

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 22h 43min $118 - $145 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 38min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~27h 16min $98–$183* Budget
Train ~29h 32min $147–$428* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Austin, Texas & Charleston, South Carolina

Quick Facts

Austin, Texas
30.27°N, 97.74°W
America/Chicago
149m elevation
Charleston, South Carolina
32.78°N, 79.93°W
America/New_York
6m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 354 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 89 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 23.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM