Distance from Dallas to Austin by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Dallas (TX) to Austin (TX) is 182 miles or 293 kilometers or 158 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Dallas to Austin is 195 miles (315 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 13 miles or 22 km.

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

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Dallas and Austin is 182 miles or 293 km.
The nearest airport to Dallas, is Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and the nearest airport to Austin, is Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS).

What is the average flight time from Dallas to Austin?

Flight time from Dallas, TX to Austin, TX is 0 hours 25 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Dallas to Austin Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Dallas, TX to Austin, TX

The driving distance from Dallas, Texas to Austin, Texas is 195 miles or 315 km.
The total driving distance from Dallas, TX to Austin, TX is 195 miles or 315 kilometers. Your trip begins in Dallas, Texas. It ends in Austin, Texas.
The driving distance from Dallas, Texas to Austin, Texas is approximately 195 miles (315 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 Dallas, TX to Austin, TX

How long is the drive from Dallas, TX to Austin, TX?
The total driving time is 3 hours, 31 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Dallas to Austin take?
Dallas and Austin are 3 hours 31 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 Dallas and Austin

Time difference between Dallas (TX) and Austin (TX) is 2 Hours.
Austin time is 2 Hours behind Dallas.

Current local time in DallasCurrent local time in Austin
2025-12-17, 00:21:56 EST2025-12-16, 22:21:56 MST
How Far is it Between Dallas Texas, USA and Austin Texas, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 195 mi 315 km 169.34 nmi
Straight line distance 182 mi 293 km 158 nmi
Difference 13 mi 22 km 11 nmi

Dallas Details

Dallas is located in Texas, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 32° 47' 36'' Longitude: W 96° 45' 59.4''
Latitude32.79333
Longitude-96.76651
StateTexas
Nearest airports to Dallas

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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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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Dallas, TX and Austin, TX
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 6 hours 33 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 4 hours 55 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 4 hours 22 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 3 hours 56 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 3 hours 34 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 3 hours 16 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 3 hours 1 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 2 hours 48 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 2 hours 37 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 2 hours 27 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 2 hours 18 minutes