Phoenix to Austin

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8 dayssuggested duration
1,176 milestotal distance
Phoenix (PHX area) → Austinone-way route
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Phoenix to Austin 8-day route · Phoenix (PHX area) → Austin
8 days 3 states Phoenix (PHX area) → Austin
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  • Averages about 147 miles a day
  • Longest single day around 223 miles
  • 1,176 miles total distance
  • Crosses Arizona, New Mexico, Texas
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What you'll see

What's along this route

This 8-day drive links 10 stops across 9 kinds of experience along the way.

Arizona, New Mexico, Texas
  • 1 Aquarium
  • 1 Botanical garden
  • 1 cave
  • 2 Day Tour
  • 1 hiking area
  • 1 Historical Site
  • 1 Museum
  • 1 Swimming
  • 1 Traditional Visit

Route overview

This journey of driving a motorhome from Phoenix to Austin is enough to make all the fun time you want. Starting with the adventure at Red Hills Visitor Center. Then the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum Natural history museum combines live animal exhibits & demonstrations with botanical gardens. An experience you will never miss at O.K. Corral Legendary historic site offering daily reenactments of Wyatt Earp's famous Tombstone gunfight. New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum is your next happy point. It is a shopping eating and fun time at Mesilla Plaza and Texas Capitol Visitors Center! Feel the beauty of plants at Chihuahuan Desert Gardens. Swimming time is the best time at Balmorhea State Park. And your last adventure is at Caverns of Sonora.

Avi Bandana     11 Aug 2022     19 Aug 2026


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How much does it cost to rent an RV for this trip?

Prices depend on the season, the RV class and how long you rent. Enter your travel dates in the search above for a live quote across our suppliers.

How many days do I need for the Phoenix (PHX area)–Austin route?

We suggest about 8 days to cover 1,176 miles at a comfortable pace. That works out to roughly 147 miles a day, with the longest single day around 223 miles.

Where does this road trip go?

The route runs one-way from Phoenix (PHX area) to Austin, passing through Arizona, New Mexico, Texas.

What type of RV is best for this route?

Any RV class can drive this route. Compact campervans are easier to handle on mountain and canyon roads and to park in towns, while larger motorhomes give families more living and sleeping space. Compare classes in the search to find the right fit.

Can I rent one-way or start from a different city?

Yes — this is a one-way trip, picking up in Phoenix (PHX area) and dropping off in Austin. One-way fees vary by supplier, and several nearby cities also work as starting points (see the route overview above).