Austin, Texas to Macon: Road Trip Guide & Distance

848.9 miles 1366.2 km · straight line
978.5 miles actual route 1574.7 km · driving distance
18h 9min estimated drive time
$94 - $116 estimated fuel cost
~2h 12min flight time
74° ENE bearing direction

How far is Austin, Texas from Macon?

The distance from Austin, Texas to Macon is 848.9 miles (1366.2 km) as the crow flies. Macon is located ENE of Austin, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 978.5 miles, taking about 18h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 12min. Both are located in United States — Austin, Texas in Texas and Macon in Georgia.

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 Macon. 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 Macon

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 9min $94 - $116 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 47min $78–$147* Budget
Train ~23h 36min $117–$342* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Austin, Texas & Macon

Quick Facts

Austin, Texas
30.27°N, 97.74°W
America/Chicago
149m elevation
Macon
32.84°N, 83.63°W
America/New_York
112m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 283 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 71 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 29.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM