Austin, Texas to Las Vegas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1083.1 miles 1743.1 km · straight line
1262.8 miles actual route 2032.2 km · driving distance
22h 35min estimated drive time
$122 - $150 estimated fuel cost
~2h 41min flight time
297° WNW bearing direction

How far is Austin, Texas from Las Vegas?

The distance from Austin, Texas to Las Vegas is 1083.1 miles (1743.1 km) as the crow flies. Las Vegas is located WNW of Austin, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1262.8 miles, taking about 22h 35min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 41min. Both are located in United States — Austin, Texas in Texas and Las Vegas in Nevada.

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 Las Vegas. 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 Las Vegas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 22h 35min $122 - $150 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 41min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~27h 6min $101–$189* Budget
Train ~29h 22min $152–$442* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Austin, Texas & Las Vegas

Quick Facts

Austin, Texas
30.27°N, 97.74°W
America/Chicago
149m elevation
Las Vegas
36.17°N, 115.14°W
America/Los_Angeles
610m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 361 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 90 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 23 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM