Distance from Houston, TX to Austin, TX

Driving distance from Houston, TX to Austin, TX is 165 miles (266 km). How far is it from Houston, TX to Austin, TX? It's a 02 hours 42 minutes drive by car. Flight distance is approximately 146 miles (235 km) and flight time from Houston, TX to Austin, TX is 17 minutes. Don't forget to check out our "Gas cost calculator" option. It will calculate cost of driving this particular distance. See the map below for the visual display of the upcoming road trip.

Driving distance
165 Miles
/
266 Km
Driving distance
Gas consumption
6.60 Gallons
25.27 Litres
Gas consumption
Flight distance
146 Miles
/
235 Km
Flight distance

Don't forget Check returning route - Distance from Austin, TX to Houston, TX

How far is it from Houston, TX to Austin, TX?

To travel the distance from Houston, TX to Austin, TX, please, click on the map to see the route for the journey. "Gas Cost Calculator" tool is to your right. You can always modify it and make the number more applicable for your journey.

Book a Hotel for your trip to Austin, TX

Choose a place to stay while traveling from Houston, TX to Austin, TX. We also offer Car Rental widget for your particular journey. There are lots of options to choose from. Give it a try.

Last distance calculations