Austin, Texas to Death Valley: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Austin, Texas from Death Valley?
The distance from Austin, Texas to Death Valley is 1185.9 miles (1908.5 km) as the crow flies. Death Valley is located WNW of Austin, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1381.8 miles, taking about 25h 3min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 53min. Both are located in United States — Austin, Texas in Texas and Death Valley in California.
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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. 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 Death Valley. 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 Death Valley
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 395 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 99 hours
- You could travel this distance about 21 times to circle the Earth's equator