Austin, Texas to Liberal: Road Trip Guide & Distance

502.5 miles 808.7 km · straight line
625.4 miles actual route 1006.5 km · driving distance
11h 22min estimated drive time
$60 - $74 estimated fuel cost
~1h 31min flight time
340° NNW bearing direction

How far is Austin, Texas from Liberal?

The distance from Austin, Texas to Liberal is 502.5 miles (808.7 km) as the crow flies. Liberal is located NNW of Austin, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 625.4 miles, taking about 11h 22min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 31min. Both are located in United States — Austin, Texas in Texas and Liberal in Kansas.

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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Austin, Texas and Liberal. 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 Liberal

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 22min $60 - $74 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 31min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 38min $50–$94* Budget
Train ~14h 47min $75–$219* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Austin, Texas & Liberal

Quick Facts

Austin, Texas
30.27°N, 97.74°W
America/Chicago
149m elevation
Liberal
37.04°N, 100.92°W
America/Chicago
864m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 168 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 42 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 49.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM