Distance from Austin to San Diego by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Austin (TX) to San Diego (CA) is 1154 miles or 1857 kilometers or 1002 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Austin to San Diego is 1301 miles (2095 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 147 miles or 238 km.

Austin to San Diego Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Austin, TX to San Diego, CA

The driving distance from Austin, Texas to San Diego, California is 1301 miles or 2095 km.
The total driving distance from Austin, TX to San Diego, CA is 1301 miles or 2095 kilometers. Your trip begins in Austin, Texas. It ends in San Diego, California.
The driving distance from Austin, Texas to San Diego, California is approximately 1301 miles (2095 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 San Diego, CA

How long is the drive from Austin, TX to San Diego, CA?
The total driving time is 22 hours, 21 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Austin to San Diego take?
Austin and San Diego are 22 hours 21 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 San Diego

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

Current local time in Austin	Current local time in San Diego
2025-12-19, 05:09:58 MST	2025-12-19, 04:09:58 PST

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

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

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	1301 mi	2095 km	1129.79 nmi
Straight line distance	1154 mi	1857 km	1002 nmi
Difference	147 mi	238 km	127 nmi

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