How far is Pensacola, FL from Austin, TX?
The driving distance from Pensacola, FL to Austin, TX is about 686.4 miles (1104.7 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pensacola and Austin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pensacola and Austin.
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Start on East Cervantes Street
1154 ft · 37 sec · East Cervantes Street
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Turn left onto North Hayne Street
38 m · 4 sec · North Hayne Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 110 North
2177 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
4.9 mi · 6 min · Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Mobile
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
160.7 mi · 2 hr 55 min
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Keep slight right to continue on West Florida Republic Parkway
1190 ft · 14 sec · West Florida Republic Parkway
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Continue on West Florida Republic Parkway
86.2 mi · 1 hr 33 min · West Florida Republic Parkway
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Merge slight right
3.6 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left
341.7 mi · 6 hr 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 71 West: La Grange, Austin
2832 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left
77.2 mi · 1 hr 22 min
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Continue on Bastrop Freeway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Bastrop Freeway
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Continue on East State Highway 71
2.2 mi · 3 min · East State Highway 71
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Take the exit slight right toward US 183 North, 183 Toll North: Lampasas
2773 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Bastrop Highway
2088 ft · 27 sec · Bastrop Highway
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Continue on Bergstrom Expressway
1.1 km · 41 sec · Bergstrom Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Loop 111: Cesar Chavez Street, 5th Street, 6th Street, 7th Street, Airport Boulevard
2724 ft · 54 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on East 7th Street
2.8 mi · 5 min · East 7th Street
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Turn left onto Brushy Street
107 m · 18 sec · Brushy Street
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Turn right onto East 6th Street
3066 ft · 1 min · East 6th Street
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Turn left onto Congress Avenue
109 m · 18 sec · Congress Avenue
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Turn left onto East 5th Street
8 m · 1 sec · East 5th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 5th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pensacola and Austin.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
West Florida Republic Parkway
Keep slight left
342 mi · 06h 19m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Pensacola and Sunny near Austin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pensacola to Austin?
The road trip is about 686.4 miles (1104.7 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 342.6 miles from Pensacola and 343.9 miles from Austin.
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 58.9 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 $91.31 one way or $182.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 215.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Pensacola and Sunny near Austin.
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 Pensacola and Austin. Straight-line distance: 627.52 mi (1009.89 km).
#1 Pensacola
The most populous city in Escambia County, Florida.
| Population | 53,142 |
| Coordinates | 30.4213100, -87.2169100 |
| Altitude | 31 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: Austin (-97.74306, 30.26715)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1105 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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 | $3.77 | $91.31 | $182.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $103.01 | $206.02 |
| Premium | $4.60 | $111.29 | $222.58 |
| Diesel | $5.87 | $142.22 | $284.44 |
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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