Austin, Texas to Lynchburg: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1173.3 miles 1888.3 km · straight line
1351.7 miles actual route 2175.4 km · driving distance
24h 16min estimated drive time
$130 - $160 estimated fuel cost
~2h 52min flight time
60° ENE bearing direction

How far is Austin, Texas from Lynchburg?

The distance from Austin, Texas to Lynchburg is 1173.3 miles (1888.3 km) as the crow flies. Lynchburg is located ENE of Austin, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1351.7 miles, taking about 24h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 52min. Both are located in United States — Austin, Texas in Texas and Lynchburg 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 Lynchburg. 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 Lynchburg

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 24h 16min $130 - $160 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 52min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~29h 7min $108–$203* Budget
Train ~31h 33min $162–$473* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Austin, Texas & Lynchburg

Quick Facts

Austin, Texas
30.27°N, 97.74°W
America/Chicago
149m elevation
Lynchburg
37.41°N, 79.14°W
America/New_York
192m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 391 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 98 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 21.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM