Distance from Austin to Los Angeles by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Austin (TX) to Los Angeles (CA) is 1224 miles or 1970 kilometers or 1063 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Austin to Los Angeles is 1379 miles (2220 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 155 miles or 250 km.

Flight distance from Austin, TX to Los Angeles, CA in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Austin and Los Angeles is 1224 miles or 1970 km.
The nearest airport to Austin, is Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and the nearest airport to Los Angeles, is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

What is the average flight time from Austin to Los Angeles?

Flight time from Austin, TX to Los Angeles, CA is 2 hours 48 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Austin to Los Angeles Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Austin, TX to Los Angeles, CA

The driving distance from Austin, Texas to Los Angeles, California is 1379 miles or 2220 km.
The total driving distance from Austin, TX to Los Angeles, CA is 1379 miles or 2220 kilometers. Your trip begins in Austin, Texas. It ends in Los Angeles, California.
The driving distance from Austin, Texas to Los Angeles, California is approximately 1379 miles (2220 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 23 to 24 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Austin, TX to Los Angeles, CA

How long is the drive from Austin, TX to Los Angeles, CA?
The total driving time is 23 hours, 49 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Austin to Los Angeles take?
Austin and Los Angeles are 23 hours 49 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
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 Los Angeles

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

Current local time in AustinCurrent local time in Los Angeles
2025-12-17, 03:45:23 MST2025-12-17, 02:45:23 PST
How Far is it Between Austin Texas, USA and Los Angeles California, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 1379 mi 2220 km 1197.52 nmi
Straight line distance 1224 mi 1970 km 1063 nmi
Difference 155 mi 250 km 134 nmi

Austin Details

Austin is located in Texas, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 30° 18' 4.2'' Longitude: W 97° 45' 9.7''
Latitude30.30116
Longitude-97.7527
StateTexas
Nearest airports to Austin

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Los Angeles Details

Los Angeles is located in California, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 34° 3' 8'' Longitude: W 118° 14' 37.2''
Latitude34.05223
Longitude-118.24368
StateCalifornia
Nearest airports to Los Angeles

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Austin, TX and Los Angeles, CA
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 46 hours 15 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 34 hours 41 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 30 hours 50 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 27 hours 45 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 25 hours 13 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 23 hours 7 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 21 hours 20 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 19 hours 49 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 18 hours 30 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 17 hours 20 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 16 hours 19 minutes