Austin, Texas to Douglas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

704 miles 1133 km · straight line
835 miles actual route 1343.8 km · driving distance
14h 28min estimated drive time
$80 - $99 estimated fuel cost
~1h 55min flight time
279° W bearing direction

How far is Austin, Texas from Douglas?

The distance from Austin, Texas to Douglas is 704 miles (1133 km) as the crow flies. Douglas is located W of Austin, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 835 miles, taking about 14h 28min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 55min. Both are located in United States — Austin, Texas in Texas and Douglas in Arizona.

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 Douglas. 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 Douglas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 28min $80 - $99 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 55min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 22min $67–$125* Budget
Train ~18h 48min $100–$292* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Austin, Texas & Douglas

Quick Facts

Austin, Texas
30.27°N, 97.74°W
America/Chicago
149m elevation
Douglas
31.34°N, 109.55°W
America/Phoenix
1222m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 235 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 59 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 35.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM