Austin, Texas to Gastonia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1020.4 miles 1642.1 km · straight line
1144.3 miles actual route 1841.6 km · driving distance
21h 9min estimated drive time
$110 - $136 estimated fuel cost
~2h 33min flight time
66° ENE bearing direction

How far is Austin, Texas from Gastonia?

The distance from Austin, Texas to Gastonia is 1020.4 miles (1642.1 km) as the crow flies. Gastonia is located ENE of Austin, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1144.3 miles, taking about 21h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 33min. Both are located in United States — Austin, Texas in Texas and Gastonia 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 Gastonia. 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 Gastonia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 9min $110 - $136 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 33min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 23min $92–$172* Budget
Train ~27h 30min $137–$401* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Austin, Texas & Gastonia

Quick Facts

Austin, Texas
30.27°N, 97.74°W
America/Chicago
149m elevation
Gastonia
35.26°N, 81.19°W
America/New_York
245m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 340 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 85 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 24.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM