UT Austin: fly or drive?
Should you fly or drive to visit UT Austin in Austin, Texas? The nearest airport is AUS (Austin Bergstrom, 18 min from campus). Here's how to decide based on where you're coming from.
Fri, Oct 23 → Sun, Oct 25, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults
2 nights
2 adults
The short answer
It depends. Drive if you're under 4 hours away; fly if over 7. Between 4 and 7 hours, drive for two colleges (the car's flexibility wins) and fly for one (the time savings wins).
Nearest airport
Airport
AUS
Austin Bergstrom
Drive to campus
18 min
without traffic
Backup airport
—
none nearby
Fly-in program
No
standard visit
Drive times from major metros
| From | Distance | Drive time | Recommend |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 1782 mi | 36 h 22 m | Fly |
| Chicago, IL | 1154 mi | 23 h 33 m | Fly |
| Atlanta, GA | 964 mi | 19 h 40 m | Fly |
| Dallas, TX | 213 mi | 4 h 21 m | Either |
| Los Angeles, CA | 1446 mi | 29 h 30 m | Fly |
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