Austin, Texas to Pittsburgh: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1218.6 miles 1961.1 km · straight line
1416 miles actual route 2278.8 km · driving distance
25h 37min estimated drive time
$136 - $168 estimated fuel cost
~2h 57min flight time
50° NE bearing direction

How far is Austin, Texas from Pittsburgh?

The distance from Austin, Texas to Pittsburgh is 1218.6 miles (1961.1 km) as the crow flies. Pittsburgh is located NE of Austin, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1416 miles, taking about 25h 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 57min. Both are located in United States — Austin, Texas in Texas and Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.

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 Pittsburgh. 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 Pittsburgh

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 25h 37min $136 - $168 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 57min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~30h 44min $113–$212* Budget
Train ~33h 18min $170–$496* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Austin, Texas & Pittsburgh

Quick Facts

Austin, Texas
30.27°N, 97.74°W
America/Chicago
149m elevation
Pittsburgh
40.44°N, 80.00°W
America/New_York
367m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 406 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 102 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 20.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM