Austin, Texas to Durham, North Carolina: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1157.6 miles 1862.9 km · straight line
1305.1 miles actual route 2100.3 km · driving distance
24h 11min estimated drive time
$126 - $155 estimated fuel cost
~2h 50min flight time
65° ENE bearing direction

How far is Austin, Texas from Durham, North Carolina?

The distance from Austin, Texas to Durham, North Carolina is 1157.6 miles (1862.9 km) as the crow flies. Durham, North Carolina is located ENE of Austin, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1305.1 miles, taking about 24h 11min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 50min. Both are located in United States — Austin, Texas in Texas and Durham, North Carolina in North Carolina.

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 Durham, North Carolina. 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 Durham, North Carolina

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 24h 11min $126 - $155 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 50min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~29h 1min $104–$196* Budget
Train ~31h 26min $157–$457* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Austin, Texas & Durham, North Carolina

Quick Facts

Austin, Texas
30.27°N, 97.74°W
America/Chicago
149m elevation
Durham, North Carolina
35.99°N, 78.90°W
America/New_York
123m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 386 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 96 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 21.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM