Distance from Los Angeles to Austin by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Los Angeles (CA) to Austin (TX) is 1224 miles or 1970 kilometers or 1063 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Los Angeles to Austin is 1378 miles (2219 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 154 miles or 249 km.

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

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

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

Flight time from Los Angeles, CA to Austin, TX 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.

Los Angeles to Austin Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Los Angeles, CA to Austin, TX

The driving distance from Los Angeles, California to Austin, Texas is 1378 miles or 2219 km.
The total driving distance from Los Angeles, CA to Austin, TX is 1378 miles or 2219 kilometers. Your trip begins in Los Angeles, California. It ends in Austin, Texas.
The driving distance from Los Angeles, California to Austin, Texas is approximately 1378 miles (2219 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 Los Angeles, CA to Austin, TX

How long is the drive from Los Angeles, CA to Austin, TX?
The total driving time is 23 hours, 47 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Los Angeles to Austin take?
Los Angeles and Austin are 23 hours 47 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 Los Angeles and Austin

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

Current local time in Los AngelesCurrent local time in Austin
2025-12-19, 17:40:29 PST2025-12-19, 18:40:29 MST
How Far is it Between Los Angeles California, USA and Austin Texas, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 1378 mi 2219 km 1196.66 nmi
Straight line distance 1224 mi 1970 km 1063 nmi
Difference 154 mi 249 km 133 nmi

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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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 Los Angeles, CA and Austin, TX
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 46 hours 13 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 34 hours 40 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 30 hours 49 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 27 hours 44 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 25 hours 12 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 23 hours 6 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 21 hours 20 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 19 hours 48 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 18 hours 29 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 17 hours 20 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 16 hours 18 minutes