Austin, Texas to Harrisonburg: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1212.6 miles 1951.5 km · straight line
1394 miles actual route 2243.5 km · driving distance
24h 51min estimated drive time
$134 - $165 estimated fuel cost
~2h 56min flight time
57° ENE bearing direction

How far is Austin, Texas from Harrisonburg?

The distance from Austin, Texas to Harrisonburg is 1212.6 miles (1951.5 km) as the crow flies. Harrisonburg is located ENE of Austin, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1394 miles, taking about 24h 51min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 56min. Both are located in United States — Austin, Texas in Texas and Harrisonburg in Virginia.

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 Harrisonburg. 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 Harrisonburg

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 24h 51min $134 - $165 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 56min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~29h 49min $112–$209* Budget
Train ~32h 18min $167–$488* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Austin, Texas & Harrisonburg

Quick Facts

Austin, Texas
30.27°N, 97.74°W
America/Chicago
149m elevation
Harrisonburg
38.45°N, 78.87°W
America/New_York
404m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 404 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 101 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 20.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM