I think they are both on rivers.
794 miles
It is 797.46 miles according to MapQuest.
The shortest driving distance is 787 miles.
How many hours to drive from Alabama to Austin texas
Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana and Texas have a coastline on the Gulf of Mexico. The capital cities are Tallahassee, Florida; Montgomery, Alabama; Jackson, Mississippi; Baton Rouge, Louisiana; and Austin, Texas.
It really does depend what part of the state you travel too. I am going to use Montgomery (the state captial of Alabama) and Austin (the state capital of Texas). Following the I-10 going West, you can reach Austin in 12 hours and 56 minutes (which is a distance of 794 miles).
It is 633.1 miles according to MapQuest.
Arlington, Texas Austin, Texas Ames, Iowa Anniston, Alabama
670 miles
Using Google Maps one is able to calculate the distance as well as the driving travel time. The distance between Birmingham, Alabama and Montgomery, Texas is 686 miles. The travel time is 11 hours and 19 minutes.
It is 677 miles from Austin, Texas to Gulf Shores, Alabama. By car, it would take about 11 hours and 25 minutes.
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