Austin, Texas to Columbus, Georgia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

767.1 miles 1234.6 km · straight line
882.2 miles actual route 1419.7 km · driving distance
16h 13min estimated drive time
$85 - $104 estimated fuel cost
~2h 3min flight time
75° ENE bearing direction

How far is Austin, Texas from Columbus, Georgia?

The distance from Austin, Texas to Columbus, Georgia is 767.1 miles (1234.6 km) as the crow flies. Columbus, Georgia is located ENE of Austin, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 882.2 miles, taking about 16h 13min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 3min. Both are located in United States — Austin, Texas in Texas and Columbus, Georgia in Georgia.

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 Columbus, Georgia. 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 Columbus, Georgia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 13min $85 - $104 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 3min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 28min $71–$132* Budget
Train ~21h 5min $106–$309* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Austin, Texas & Columbus, Georgia

Quick Facts

Austin, Texas
30.27°N, 97.74°W
America/Chicago
149m elevation
Columbus, Georgia
32.46°N, 84.99°W
America/New_York
82m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 256 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 64 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 32.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM