Average driving speed: 69.9 mph
Kilometers per hour: 112.5 km/h
This is based on typical traffic conditions for this route.

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Driving time from AUS to SBA

How long is the drive from AUS to SBA? The total driving time is 21 hours, 18 minutes.

Your trip begins at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in Austin, Texas. It ends at Santa Barbara Municipal Airport in Santa Barbara, California.

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Since this is a long drive, you might want to stop halfway and stay overnight in a hotel. You can find the city that is halfway between AUS and SBA.

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