Austin, Texas to Columbia, South Carolina: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Austin, Texas from Columbia, South Carolina?
The distance from Austin, Texas to Columbia, South Carolina is 1009.7 miles (1625 km) as the crow flies. Columbia, South Carolina is located ENE of Austin, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1133.3 miles, taking about 20h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 32min. Both are located in United States — Austin, Texas in Texas and Columbia, 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 Columbia, 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 Columbia, South Carolina
Suggested Stops Between Austin, Texas & Columbia, South Carolina
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 337 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 84 hours
- You could travel this distance about 24.7 times to circle the Earth's equator