Distance from Austin to Carlsbad by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Austin (TX) to Carlsbad (CA) is 1167 miles or 1878 kilometers or 1014 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Austin to Carlsbad is 1324 miles (2132 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 157 miles or 254 km.

Austin to Carlsbad Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Austin, TX and Carlsbad, CA
This map shows the distance from Austin, TX, Usa to Carlsbad, CA, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Austin, Texas to Carlsbad, California is displayed below.

Driving distance from Austin, TX to Carlsbad, CA

The driving distance from Austin, Texas to Carlsbad, California is 1324 miles or 2132 km.
The total driving distance from Austin, TX to Carlsbad, CA is 1324 miles or 2132 kilometers. Your trip begins in Austin, Texas. It ends in Carlsbad, California.
The driving distance from Austin, Texas to Carlsbad, California is approximately 1324 miles (2132 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 22 to 23 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Austin, TX to Carlsbad, CA

How long is the drive from Austin, TX to Carlsbad, CA?
The total driving time is 22 hours, 51 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Austin to Carlsbad take?
Austin and Carlsbad are 22 hours 51 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.

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Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Austin and Carlsbad

Time difference between Austin (TX) and Carlsbad (CA) is 1 Hours.
Carlsbad time is 1 Hours behind Austin.

Current local time in Austin	Current local time in Carlsbad
2025-12-18, 09:43:52 MST	2025-12-18, 08:43:52 PST

How Far is it Between Austin Texas, USA and Carlsbad California, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Austin, TX and Carlsbad, CA in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	1324 mi	2132 km	1149.76 nmi
Straight line distance	1167 mi	1878 km	1014 nmi
Difference	157 mi	254 km	135 nmi

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