Austin, Texas to Dry Tortugas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

990.4 miles 1593.9 km · straight line
1508.3 miles actual route 2427.4 km · driving distance
28h 32min estimated drive time
$145 - $179 estimated fuel cost
~2h 30min flight time
110° ESE bearing direction

How far is Austin, Texas from Dry Tortugas?

The distance from Austin, Texas to Dry Tortugas is 990.4 miles (1593.9 km) as the crow flies. Dry Tortugas is located ESE of Austin, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1508.3 miles, taking about 28h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 30min. Both are located in United States — Austin, Texas in Texas and Dry Tortugas in Florida.

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 Dry Tortugas. 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 Dry Tortugas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 28h 32min $145 - $179 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 30min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~34h 14min $121–$226* Budget
Train ~37h 6min $181–$528* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Austin, Texas & Dry Tortugas

Quick Facts

Austin, Texas
30.27°N, 97.74°W
America/Chicago
149m elevation
Dry Tortugas
24.63°N, 82.87°W
America/New_York
0m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 330 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 83 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 25.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM