Austin, Texas to Wilmington, North Carolina: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1186.8 miles 1909.9 km · straight line
1336.9 miles actual route 2151.6 km · driving distance
24h 39min estimated drive time
$129 - $158 estimated fuel cost
~2h 53min flight time
72° ENE bearing direction

How far is Austin, Texas from Wilmington, North Carolina?

The distance from Austin, Texas to Wilmington, North Carolina is 1186.8 miles (1909.9 km) as the crow flies. Wilmington, North Carolina is located ENE of Austin, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1336.9 miles, taking about 24h 39min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 53min. Both are located in United States — Austin, Texas in Texas and Wilmington, North Carolina in North Carolina.

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 Wilmington, North Carolina. 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 Wilmington, North Carolina

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 24h 39min $129 - $158 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 53min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~29h 35min $107–$201* Budget
Train ~32h 3min $160–$468* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Austin, Texas & Wilmington, North Carolina

Quick Facts

Austin, Texas
30.27°N, 97.74°W
America/Chicago
149m elevation
Wilmington, North Carolina
34.23°N, 77.94°W
America/New_York
9m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 396 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 99 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 21 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM