Austin, Texas to Lake Havasu City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1009 miles 1623.8 km · straight line
1206.8 miles actual route 1942.2 km · driving distance
20h 48min estimated drive time
$116 - $143 estimated fuel cost
~2h 32min flight time
291° WNW bearing direction

How far is Austin, Texas from Lake Havasu City?

The distance from Austin, Texas to Lake Havasu City is 1009 miles (1623.8 km) as the crow flies. Lake Havasu City is located WNW of Austin, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1206.8 miles, taking about 20h 48min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 32min. Both are located in United States — Austin, Texas in Texas and Lake Havasu City in Arizona.

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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. 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 Lake Havasu 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 Lake Havasu City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 48min $116 - $143 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 32min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 58min $97–$181* Budget
Train ~27h 2min $145–$422* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Austin, Texas & Lake Havasu City

Quick Facts

Austin, Texas
30.27°N, 97.74°W
America/Chicago
149m elevation
Lake Havasu City
34.48°N, 114.32°W
America/Phoenix
225m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 336 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 84 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 24.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM