Distance from Houston to Austin by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Houston (TX) to Austin (TX) is 146 miles or 235 kilometers or 127 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Houston to Austin is 164 miles (264 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 18 miles or 29 km.

Houston to Austin Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Houston, TX to Austin, TX

The driving distance from Houston, Texas to Austin, Texas is 164 miles or 264 km.
The total driving distance from Houston, TX to Austin, TX is 164 miles or 264 kilometers. Your trip begins in Houston, Texas. It ends in Austin, Texas.
The driving distance from Houston, Texas to Austin, Texas is approximately 164 miles (264 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 Houston, TX to Austin, TX

How long is the drive from Houston, TX to Austin, TX?
The total driving time is 3 hours, 6 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Houston to Austin take?
Houston and Austin are 3 hours 6 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 Houston and Austin

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

Current local time in Houston	Current local time in Austin
2025-12-20, 19:00:40 CST	2025-12-20, 18:00:40 MST

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

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

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	164 mi	264 km	142.42 nmi
Straight line distance	146 mi	235 km	127 nmi
Difference	18 mi	29 km	15 nmi

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