Austin, Texas to Cincinnati: Road Trip Guide & Distance

966.5 miles 1555.5 km · straight line
1128.2 miles actual route 1815.6 km · driving distance
20h 4min estimated drive time
$109 - $134 estimated fuel cost
~2h 27min flight time
47° NE bearing direction

How far is Austin, Texas from Cincinnati?

The distance from Austin, Texas to Cincinnati is 966.5 miles (1555.5 km) as the crow flies. Cincinnati is located NE of Austin, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1128.2 miles, taking about 20h 4min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 27min. Both are located in United States — Austin, Texas in Texas and Cincinnati in Ohio.

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 Cincinnati. 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 Cincinnati

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 4min $109 - $134 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 27min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 5min $90–$169* Budget
Train ~26h 5min $135–$395* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Austin, Texas & Cincinnati

Quick Facts

Austin, Texas
30.27°N, 97.74°W
America/Chicago
149m elevation
Cincinnati
39.10°N, 84.51°W
America/New_York
267m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 322 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 81 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 25.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM