Austin, Texas to Washington DC: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Austin, Texas from Washington DC?

The distance from Austin, Texas to Washington DC is 1316.2 miles (2118.2 km) as the crow flies. Washington DC is located ENE of Austin, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1523.5 miles, taking about 27h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 9min. Both are located in United States — Austin, Texas in Texas and Washington DC in District of Columbia.

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 Washington DC. 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.