Austin, Texas to Roanoke: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1128.7 miles 1816.4 km · straight line
1296.7 miles actual route 2086.8 km · driving distance
23h 5min estimated drive time
$125 - $154 estimated fuel cost
~2h 46min flight time
60° ENE bearing direction

How far is Austin, Texas from Roanoke?

The distance from Austin, Texas to Roanoke is 1128.7 miles (1816.4 km) as the crow flies. Roanoke is located ENE of Austin, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1296.7 miles, taking about 23h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 46min. Both are located in United States — Austin, Texas in Texas and Roanoke in Virginia.

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 Roanoke. 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 Roanoke

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 23h 5min $125 - $154 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 46min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~27h 42min $104–$195* Budget
Train ~30h 1min $156–$454* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Austin, Texas & Roanoke

Quick Facts

Austin, Texas
30.27°N, 97.74°W
America/Chicago
149m elevation
Roanoke
37.27°N, 79.94°W
America/New_York
285m 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