Distance from Austin to Washington (United States)

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

Austin, Texas, United States

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Austin is located in the southern central part of the United States while Washington, D.C. is situated on the eastern coast, highlighting their geographical separation across the country. The straight-line distance between them is 2,120 kilometers, heading northeast.

Austin is situated at an altitude of 165 meters above sea level, while Washington is at only 6 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Austin to Washington, D.C. involves traveling northeast through Texas, passing through Louisiana and Mississippi, then continuing through Alabama and Georgia, before reaching the eastern states of the Carolinas and Virginia.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: New Orleans, Atlanta, Blue Ridge Mountains, Shenandoah National Park.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Austin to Washington, D.C. crosses diverse landscapes, including the Mississippi River and Appalachian Mountains, with notable cities like New Orleans and Atlanta along the way.

Best time to travel

Travel in spring for cherry blossoms in Washington, D.C., or in fall for pleasant temperatures and fewer tourists.

Climate

Washington, D.C. experiences colder winters and milder summers compared to Austin, which has a warmer climate year-round.

Accessibility

Washington, D.C. offers extensive public transportation and accessible facilities, more developed than in Austin, making it easier for visitors with mobility needs.

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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150 km/h
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)
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)

Other distances from Austin

Distance 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

Other distances from Washington

Distances 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

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