Distance from Austin to Pasadena by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Austin (TX) to Pasadena (TX) is 158 miles or 255 kilometers or 138 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Austin to Pasadena is 178 miles (287 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 20 miles or 32 km.

Flight distance from Austin, TX to Pasadena, TX in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Austin and Pasadena is 158 miles or 255 km.
The nearest airport to Austin, is Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and the nearest airport to Pasadena, is George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH).

What is the average flight time from Austin to Pasadena?

Flight time from Austin, TX to Pasadena, TX is 0 hours 21 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Austin to Pasadena Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Austin, TX to Pasadena, TX

The driving distance from Austin, Texas to Pasadena, Texas is 178 miles or 287 km.
The total driving distance from Austin, TX to Pasadena, TX is 178 miles or 287 kilometers. Your trip begins in Austin, Texas. It ends in Pasadena, Texas.
The driving distance from Austin, Texas to Pasadena, Texas is approximately 178 miles (287 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 Pasadena, TX

How long is the drive from Austin, TX to Pasadena, TX?
The total driving time is 3 hours, 25 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Austin to Pasadena take?
Austin and Pasadena are 3 hours 25 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
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 Pasadena

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

Current local time in AustinCurrent local time in Pasadena
2025-12-14, 08:21:40 MST2025-12-14, 09:21:40 CST
How Far is it Between Austin Texas, USA and Pasadena Texas, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 178 mi 287 km 154.58 nmi
Straight line distance 158 mi 255 km 138 nmi
Difference 20 mi 32 km 16 nmi

Austin Details

Austin is located in Texas, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 30° 18' 4.2'' Longitude: W 97° 45' 9.7''
Latitude30.30116
Longitude-97.7527
StateTexas
Nearest airports to Austin

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Pasadena Details

Pasadena is located in Texas, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 29° 41' 27.8'' Longitude: W 95° 12' 32.8''
Latitude29.69106
Longitude-95.2091
StateTexas
Nearest airports to Pasadena

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Austin, TX and Pasadena, TX
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 5 hours 58 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 4 hours 29 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 3 hours 59 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 3 hours 35 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 3 hours 15 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 2 hours 59 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 2 hours 45 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 2 hours 33 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 2 hours 23 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 2 hours 14 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 2 hours 6 minutes