Austin, Texas to Phoenix: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Austin, Texas from Phoenix?
The distance from Austin, Texas to Phoenix is 868.4 miles (1397.6 km) as the crow flies. Phoenix is located WNW of Austin, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1006.3 miles, taking about 17h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 15min. Both are located in United States — Austin, Texas in Texas and Phoenix in Arizona.
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 Phoenix. 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 Phoenix
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 289 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 72 hours
- You could travel this distance about 28.7 times to circle the Earth's equator