Distance from Austin to Palmdale by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Austin (TX) to Palmdale (CA) is 1222 miles or 1966 kilometers or 1061 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Austin to Palmdale is 1390 miles (2237 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 168 miles or 271 km.

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

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Austin and Palmdale is 1222 miles or 1966 km.
The nearest airport to Austin, is Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and the nearest airport to Palmdale, is Ontario International Airport (ONT).

What is the average flight time from Austin to Palmdale?

Flight time from Austin, TX to Palmdale, 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 Palmdale Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Austin, TX to Palmdale, CA

The driving distance from Austin, Texas to Palmdale, California is 1390 miles or 2237 km.
The total driving distance from Austin, TX to Palmdale, CA is 1390 miles or 2237 kilometers. Your trip begins in Austin, Texas. It ends in Palmdale, California.
The driving distance from Austin, Texas to Palmdale, California is approximately 1390 miles (2237 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 24 to 25 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Austin, TX to Palmdale, CA

How long is the drive from Austin, TX to Palmdale, CA?
The total driving time is 24 hours, 12 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Austin to Palmdale take?
Austin and Palmdale are 24 hours 12 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 Palmdale

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

Current local time in AustinCurrent local time in Palmdale
2025-12-18, 16:46:20 MST2025-12-18, 15:46:20 PST
How Far is it Between Austin Texas, USA and Palmdale California, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 1390 mi 2237 km 1207.08 nmi
Straight line distance 1222 mi 1966 km 1061 nmi
Difference 168 mi 271 km 146 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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Palmdale Details

Palmdale is located in California, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 34° 34' 45.9'' Longitude: W 118° 6' 59.3''
Latitude34.57943
Longitude-118.11646
StateCalifornia
Nearest airports to Palmdale

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Austin, TX and Palmdale, CA
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 46 hours 36 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 34 hours 57 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 31 hours 4 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 27 hours 57 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 25 hours 25 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 23 hours 18 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 21 hours 30 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 19 hours 58 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 18 hours 38 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 17 hours 28 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 16 hours 26 minutes