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

1066.6 miles 1716.5 km · straight line
1235.8 miles actual route 1988.9 km · driving distance
22h 12min estimated drive time
$119 - $146 estimated fuel cost
~2h 39min flight time
47° NE bearing direction

How far is Austin, Texas from Columbus, Ohio?

The distance from Austin, Texas to Columbus, Ohio is 1066.6 miles (1716.5 km) as the crow flies. Columbus, Ohio is located NE of Austin, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1235.8 miles, taking about 22h 12min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 39min. Both are located in United States — Austin, Texas in Texas and Columbus, Ohio 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 Columbus, Ohio. 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, Ohio

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 22h 12min $119 - $146 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 39min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~26h 38min $99–$185* Budget
Train ~28h 52min $148–$433* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Austin, Texas & Columbus, Ohio

Quick Facts

Austin, Texas
30.27°N, 97.74°W
America/Chicago
149m elevation
Columbus, Ohio
39.96°N, 83.00°W
America/New_York
275m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 356 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 89 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 23.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM