Distance from Austin to Houston by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Austin (TX) to Houston (TX) is 146 miles or 235 kilometers or 127 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Austin to Houston is 162 miles (262 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 16 miles or 27 km.

Austin to Houston Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Austin, TX and Houston, TX
This map shows the distance from Austin, TX, Usa to Houston, TX, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Austin, Texas to Houston, Texas is displayed below.

Driving distance from Austin, TX to Houston, TX

The driving distance from Austin, Texas to Houston, Texas is 162 miles or 262 km.
The total driving distance from Austin, TX to Houston, TX is 162 miles or 262 kilometers. Your trip begins in Austin, Texas. It ends in Houston, Texas.
The driving distance from Austin, Texas to Houston, Texas is approximately 162 miles (262 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 3 to 4 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Austin, TX to Houston, TX

How long is the drive from Austin, TX to Houston, TX?
The total driving time is 3 hours, 7 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Austin to Houston take?
Austin and Houston are 3 hours 7 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.

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Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Austin and Houston

Time difference between Austin (TX) and Houston (TX) is 1 Hours.
Houston time is 1 Hours ahead of Austin.

Current local time in Austin	Current local time in Houston
2025-12-18, 09:43:39 MST	2025-12-18, 10:43:39 CST

How Far is it Between Austin Texas, USA and Houston Texas, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Austin, TX and Houston, TX in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	162 mi	262 km	140.68 nmi
Straight line distance	146 mi	235 km	127 nmi
Difference	16 mi	27 km	13 nmi

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