Austin, Texas to Raleigh: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1168.1 miles 1879.9 km · straight line
1326 miles actual route 2134 km · driving distance
24h 41min estimated drive time
$128 - $157 estimated fuel cost
~2h 51min flight time
66° ENE bearing direction

How far is Austin, Texas from Raleigh?

The distance from Austin, Texas to Raleigh is 1168.1 miles (1879.9 km) as the crow flies. Raleigh is located ENE of Austin, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1326 miles, taking about 24h 41min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 51min. Both are located in United States — Austin, Texas in Texas and Raleigh in North 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 Raleigh. 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 Raleigh

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 24h 41min $128 - $157 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 51min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~29h 37min $106–$199* Budget
Train ~32h 5min $159–$464* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Austin, Texas & Raleigh

Quick Facts

Austin, Texas
30.27°N, 97.74°W
America/Chicago
149m elevation
Raleigh
35.78°N, 78.64°W
America/New_York
96m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 389 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 97 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 21.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM