Austin, Texas to Myrtle Beach: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1128.4 miles 1816 km · straight line
1279.2 miles actual route 2058.6 km · driving distance
23h 46min estimated drive time
$123 - $152 estimated fuel cost
~2h 46min flight time
73° ENE bearing direction

How far is Austin, Texas from Myrtle Beach?

The distance from Austin, Texas to Myrtle Beach is 1128.4 miles (1816 km) as the crow flies. Myrtle Beach is located ENE of Austin, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1279.2 miles, taking about 23h 46min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 46min. Both are located in United States — Austin, Texas in Texas and Myrtle Beach in South Carolina.

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 Myrtle Beach. 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 Myrtle Beach

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 23h 46min $123 - $152 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 46min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~28h 31min $102–$192* Budget
Train ~30h 54min $154–$448* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Austin, Texas & Myrtle Beach

Quick Facts

Austin, Texas
30.27°N, 97.74°W
America/Chicago
149m elevation
Myrtle Beach
33.69°N, 78.89°W
America/New_York
8m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 376 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 94 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 22.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM