Distance from San Diego to Austin by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from San Diego (CA) to Austin (TX) is 1154 miles or 1857 kilometers or 1002 nautical miles.
Driving distance from San Diego to Austin is 1300 miles (2093 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 146 miles or 236 km.

San Diego to Austin Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from San Diego, CA to Austin, TX

The driving distance from San Diego, California to Austin, Texas is 1300 miles or 2093 km.
The total driving distance from San Diego, CA to Austin, TX is 1300 miles or 2093 kilometers. Your trip begins in San Diego, California. It ends in Austin, Texas.
The driving distance from San Diego, California to Austin, Texas is approximately 1300 miles (2093 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 San Diego, CA to Austin, TX

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

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

Current local time in San Diego	Current local time in Austin
2025-12-17, 02:45:24 PST	2025-12-17, 03:45:24 MST

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

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

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	1300 mi	2093 km	1128.92 nmi
Straight line distance	1154 mi	1857 km	1002 nmi
Difference	146 mi	236 km	126 nmi

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