Austin, Texas to San Luis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1015.6 miles 1634.5 km · straight line
1150.2 miles actual route 1851 km · driving distance
19h 37min estimated drive time
$111 - $136 estimated fuel cost
~2h 33min flight time
283° WNW bearing direction

How far is Austin, Texas from San Luis?

The distance from Austin, Texas to San Luis is 1015.6 miles (1634.5 km) as the crow flies. San Luis is located WNW of Austin, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1150.2 miles, taking about 19h 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 33min. Both are located in United States — Austin, Texas in Texas and San Luis 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 San Luis. 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 San Luis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 37min $111 - $136 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 33min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 32min $92–$173* Budget
Train ~25h 30min $138–$403* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Austin, Texas & San Luis

Quick Facts

Austin, Texas
30.27°N, 97.74°W
America/Chicago
149m elevation
San Luis
32.49°N, 114.78°W
America/Phoenix
40m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 339 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 85 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 24.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM