Austin, Texas to Tampa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

935.8 miles 1506 km · straight line
1142 miles actual route 1837.9 km · driving distance
20h 48min estimated drive time
$110 - $135 estimated fuel cost
~2h 23min flight time
96° E bearing direction

How far is Austin, Texas from Tampa?

The distance from Austin, Texas to Tampa is 935.8 miles (1506 km) as the crow flies. Tampa is located E of Austin, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1142 miles, taking about 20h 48min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 23min. Both are located in United States — Austin, Texas in Texas and Tampa in Florida.

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 Tampa. 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 Tampa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 48min $110 - $135 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 23min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 58min $91–$171* Budget
Train ~27h 2min $137–$400* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Austin, Texas & Tampa

Quick Facts

Austin, Texas
30.27°N, 97.74°W
America/Chicago
149m elevation
Tampa
27.95°N, 82.46°W
America/New_York
15m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 312 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 78 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 26.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM