Austin, Texas to Pinnacles: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1414.9 miles 2277 km · straight line
1648.6 miles actual route 2653.1 km · driving distance
29h 22min estimated drive time
$159 - $195 estimated fuel cost
~3h 21min flight time
294° WNW bearing direction

How far is Austin, Texas from Pinnacles?

The distance from Austin, Texas to Pinnacles is 1414.9 miles (2277 km) as the crow flies. Pinnacles is located WNW of Austin, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1648.6 miles, taking about 29h 22min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 21min. Both are located in United States — Austin, Texas in Texas and Pinnacles in California.

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 Pinnacles. 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 Pinnacles

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 29h 22min $159 - $195 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 21min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~35h 14min $132–$247* Budget
Train ~38h 11min $198–$577* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Austin, Texas & Pinnacles

Quick Facts

Austin, Texas
30.27°N, 97.74°W
America/Chicago
149m elevation
Pinnacles
36.49°N, 121.18°W
America/Los_Angeles
1028m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 472 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 118 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 17.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM