Austin, Texas to Johnson City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

980.5 miles 1578 km · straight line
1142.5 miles actual route 1838.6 km · driving distance
20h 17min estimated drive time
$110 - $135 estimated fuel cost
~2h 28min flight time
61° ENE bearing direction

How far is Austin, Texas from Johnson City?

The distance from Austin, Texas to Johnson City is 980.5 miles (1578 km) as the crow flies. Johnson City is located ENE of Austin, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1142.5 miles, taking about 20h 17min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 28min. Both are located in United States — Austin, Texas in Texas and Johnson City in Tennessee.

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 Johnson City. 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 Johnson City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 17min $110 - $135 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 28min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 20min $91–$171* Budget
Train ~26h 22min $137–$400* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Austin, Texas & Johnson City

Quick Facts

Austin, Texas
30.27°N, 97.74°W
America/Chicago
149m elevation
Johnson City
36.31°N, 82.35°W
America/New_York
498m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 327 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 82 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 25.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM