Distance from Charlotte to Austin by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Charlotte (NC) to Austin (TX) is 1039 miles or 1671 kilometers or 902 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Charlotte to Austin is 1165 miles (1875 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 126 miles or 204 km.

Flight distance from Charlotte, NC to Austin, TX in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Charlotte and Austin is 1039 miles or 1671 km.
The nearest airport to Charlotte, is Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and the nearest airport to Austin, is Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS).

What is the average flight time from Charlotte to Austin?

Flight time from Charlotte, NC to Austin, TX is 2 hours 23 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Charlotte to Austin Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Charlotte, NC to Austin, TX

The driving distance from Charlotte, North Carolina to Austin, Texas is 1165 miles or 1875 km.
The total driving distance from Charlotte, NC to Austin, TX is 1165 miles or 1875 kilometers. Your trip begins in Charlotte, North Carolina. It ends in Austin, Texas.
The driving distance from Charlotte, North Carolina to Austin, Texas is approximately 1165 miles (1875 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 21 to 22 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Charlotte, NC to Austin, TX

How long is the drive from Charlotte, NC to Austin, TX?
The total driving time is 21 hours, 35 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Charlotte to Austin take?
Charlotte and Austin are 21 hours 35 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 Charlotte and Austin

Time difference between Charlotte (NC) and Austin (TX) is 2 Hours.
Austin time is 2 Hours behind Charlotte.

Current local time in CharlotteCurrent local time in Austin
2025-12-05, 23:11:07 EST2025-12-05, 21:11:07 MST
How Far is it Between Charlotte North Carolina, USA and Austin Texas, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 1165 mi 1875 km 1011.69 nmi
Straight line distance 1039 mi 1671 km 902 nmi
Difference 126 mi 204 km 109 nmi

Charlotte Details

Charlotte is located in North Carolina, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 35° 13' 37.5'' Longitude: W 80° 50' 35.3''
Latitude35.22709
Longitude-80.84313
StateNorth Carolina
Nearest airports to Charlotte

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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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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Charlotte, NC and Austin, TX
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 39 hours 3 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 29 hours 17 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 26 hours 2 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 23 hours 26 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 21 hours 18 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 19 hours 31 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 18 hours 1 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 16 hours 44 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 15 hours 37 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 14 hours 38 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 13 hours 47 minutes