Austin, Texas to Sequoia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1272.8 miles 2048.3 km · straight line
1602.4 miles actual route 2578.8 km · driving distance
28h 48min estimated drive time
$154 - $190 estimated fuel cost
~3h 4min flight time
295° WNW bearing direction

How far is Austin, Texas from Sequoia?

The distance from Austin, Texas to Sequoia is 1272.8 miles (2048.3 km) as the crow flies. Sequoia is located WNW of Austin, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1602.4 miles, taking about 28h 48min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 4min. Both are located in United States — Austin, Texas in Texas and Sequoia 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 Sequoia. 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 Sequoia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 28h 48min $154 - $190 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 4min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~34h 34min $128–$240* Budget
Train ~37h 26min $192–$561* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Austin, Texas & Sequoia

Quick Facts

Austin, Texas
30.27°N, 97.74°W
America/Chicago
149m elevation
Sequoia
36.49°N, 118.57°W
America/Los_Angeles
2050m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 424 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 106 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 19.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM