The Route (From Hartford to Austin)

The drive. At some point, Lester says we have to drive. It seems L doesn't fly.

This is the most direct route. Going through Alexandria, VA, we'd end up driving the lengths of Virginia, Tennessee and Arkansas, going through Nashville, Memphis and Little Rock among other places.

Mapquest says?

Total Est. Time: 29 hours, 1 minute Total Est. Distance: 1864.92 miles

Of course, there are a few options.