College Station to Washington DC: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1232.1 miles 1982.9 km · straight line
1429.4 miles actual route 2300.4 km · driving distance
26h 13min estimated drive time
$138 - $169 estimated fuel cost
~2h 59min flight time
57° ENE bearing direction

How far is College Station from Washington DC?

The distance from College Station to Washington DC is 1232.1 miles (1982.9 km) as the crow flies. Washington DC is located ENE of College Station. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1429.4 miles, taking about 26h 13min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 59min. Both are located in United States — College Station 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 College Station 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.

How to Get from College Station to Washington DC

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 26h 13min $138 - $169 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 59min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~31h 28min $114–$214* Budget
Train ~34h 5min $172–$500* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between College Station & Washington DC

Quick Facts

College Station
30.63°N, 96.33°W
America/Chicago
103m elevation
Washington DC
38.91°N, 77.04°W
America/New_York
7m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 411 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 103 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 20.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM