Distance from Washington to Austin (United States)

The distance between Washington, District of Columbia and Austin, Texas is 2,120 kilometers (1,318 miles).

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Austin, Texas, United States

Washington, D.C. is located in the eastern United States while Austin, Texas is situated in the south-central region, both cities are significant in their respective states. The straight-line distance between them is 2,120 kilometers, heading west.

Washington is at only 6 meters above sea level, while Austin is at 165 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Washington, D.C. to Austin, Texas involves traveling southwest through major highways such as I-81 and I-40, passing through regions like Tennessee and Arkansas.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Great Smoky Mountains, Little Rock, Dallas.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Washington, D.C. to Austin crosses diverse landscapes, including the Appalachian Mountains and the plains of Texas, with landmarks like the Great Smoky Mountains.

Best time to travel

Spring and fall are ideal for travel to Austin due to mild temperatures and vibrant cultural events, avoiding the summer heat.

Climate

Austin generally experiences a warmer climate than Washington, D.C., with hotter summers and milder winters, making it a contrast in seasonal temperatures.

Accessibility

Austin offers a range of accessibility options, including public transportation and accessible public spaces, similar to Washington, D.C., providing ease for visitors.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 3-4 days
Motorcycle 1-2 days
Car 1-2 days
Airplane 3-4 hours
Speed Time
50 km/h
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Washington, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/New_York

Coordinates: 38.8951° N 77.0364° W

Elevation: 6 m (20 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
  • Joint Base Andrews (ADW)
  • Davison Army Air Field (DAA)
  • Tipton Airport (FME)
  • Montgomery County Airpark (GAI)
Austin, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Chicago

Coordinates: 30.2672° N 97.7431° W

Elevation: 165 m (541 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
  • Austin Executive Airport (EDC)
  • Robert Gray Army Air Field Airport (GRK)
  • Randolph Air Force Base (RND)
  • Hood Army Air Field (HLR)

Other distances from Washington

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Washington to New York City 329 km
From Washington to Los Angeles 3,700 km
From Washington to Chicago 958 km
From Washington to Houston 1,962 km
From Washington to Phoenix 3,189 km

Other distances from Austin

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Austin to New York City 2,435 km
From Austin to Los Angeles 1,975 km
From Austin to Chicago 1,572 km
From Austin to Houston 236 km
From Austin to Phoenix 1,400 km

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