How far is Austin, TX from Pensacola, FL?
The driving distance from Austin, TX to Pensacola, FL is about 686.3 miles (1104.5 km), with a travel time of about 12h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 627.5 miles (1009.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 25h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 12h 37m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Austin and Pensacola.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Austin and Pensacola.
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Start on East 5th Street
1836 ft · 52 sec · East 5th Street
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Turn left onto Red River Street
711 ft · 20 sec · Red River Street
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Turn right onto East 7th Street
3 mi · 5 min · East 7th Street
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Turn straight onto Airport Boulevard
1279 ft · 20 sec · Airport Boulevard
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Continue on Ed Bluestein Boulevard
552 ft · 9 sec · Ed Bluestein Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart
705 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bergstrom Expressway
1.3 km · 47 sec · Bergstrom Expressway
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Continue on Bastrop Highway
2119 ft · 26 sec · Bastrop Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward TX 71 East: Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
2541 ft · 1 min
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Continue on East State Highway 71
2.2 mi · 3 min · East State Highway 71
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Turn straight onto Bastrop Freeway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Bastrop Freeway
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Continue on East State Highway 71
2388 ft · 29 sec · East State Highway 71
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Continue on Texas State Highway 71
137 mi · 2 hr 25 min · Texas State Highway 71
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Take the exit slight left toward I 10 Toll: Katy Tollway
1548 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Katy Tollway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Katy Tollway
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Take the exit slight right
1092 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight right onto Katy Freeway
10.9 mi · 14 min · Katy Freeway
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Continue on East Freeway
5.8 mi · 7 min · East Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on East Freeway
13.4 mi · 16 min · East Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on East Freeway
96.3 mi · 1 hr 45 min · East Freeway
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Continue on Creole Nature Trail All-American Road
155.6 mi · 2 hr 54 min · Creole Nature Trail All-American Road
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Take the exit slight left toward I 12 East: Hammond
1.3 km · 2 min
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Continue on West Florida Republic Parkway
85 mi · 1 hr 32 min · West Florida Republic Parkway
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Continue on West Florida Republic Parkway
1.1 km · 44 sec · West Florida Republic Parkway
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Merge slight left onto Stephen E Ambrose Memorial Parkway
109 mi · 1 hr 58 min · Stephen E Ambrose Memorial Parkway
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Keep slight left
51.7 mi · 57 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 110 South: Pensacola, Pensacola Beach
2945 ft · 39 sec
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Continue on Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
5.2 mi · 6 min · Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 90: Cervantes Street
2120 ft · 56 sec
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Turn right onto East Cervantes Street
805 ft · 20 sec · East Cervantes Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Cervantes Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Austin and Pensacola.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Creole Nature Trail All-American Road
Continue on Creole Nature Trail All-American Road
156 mi · 02h 54m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Austin and Mostly Sunny near Pensacola.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Austin to Pensacola?
The road trip is about 686.3 miles (1104.5 km) and usually takes 12h 37m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Mermentau is a useful midpoint, sitting about 342.5 miles from Austin and 343.8 miles from Pensacola.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 627.5 miles (1009.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $83.56 one way or $167.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 215.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Austin and Mostly Sunny near Pensacola.
Stop Ideas Near Mermentau
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mermentau.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Austin and Pensacola. Straight-line distance: 627.52 mi (1009.89 km).
#1 Austin
The eleventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the Austin metropolitan area.
| Population | 995,484 |
| Coordinates | 30.2671500, -97.7430600 |
| Altitude | 149 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pensacola
The most populous city in Escambia County, Florida.
| Population | 53,142 |
| Coordinates | 30.4213100, -87.2169100 |
| Altitude | 31 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pensacola (-87.21691, 30.42131)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1105 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 22h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 17h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 13h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 11h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 09h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 08h 33m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.45 | $83.56 | $167.12 |
| Mid-grade | $3.95 | $95.74 | $191.48 |
| Premium | $4.33 | $104.92 | $209.84 |
| Diesel | $5.57 | $134.81 | $269.62 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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