How far is Anahuac, TX from Austin, TX?

The driving distance from Anahuac, TX to Austin, TX is about 209.8 miles (337.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 186.2 miles (299.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
209.78 mi
03h 29m
Flight
186.23 mi
299.71 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
186.23 mi
Kilometers
299.71 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
209.78 mi
Kilometers
337.61 km
Drive Time
03h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Austin
Wed, Apr 22, 11:07 PM CDT
Return by in Anahuac
Thu, Apr 23, 2:36 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Anahuac
2026-04-22T19:38
Arrive Austin
Wed, Apr 22, 11:07 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:02 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Anahuac
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Sealy
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Anahuac
106.1 mi
01h 44m
To Austin
103.8 mi
01h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Anahuac and Austin.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Anahuac and Austin.

  1. 1

    Start on Miller Street

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Miller Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto State Highway 61

    3.9 mi · 7 min · State Highway 61

  3. 3

    Turn left onto I 10 Frontage Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · I 10 Frontage Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward I 10 West

    1286 ft · 31 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    117.2 mi · 2 hr 12 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 71 West: La Grange, Austin

    2832 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    77.2 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Bastrop Freeway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Bastrop Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on East State Highway 71

    2.2 mi · 3 min · East State Highway 71

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 183 North, 183 Toll North: Lampasas

    2773 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Bastrop Highway

    2088 ft · 27 sec · Bastrop Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Bergstrom Expressway

    1.1 km · 41 sec · Bergstrom Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Loop 111: Cesar Chavez Street, 5th Street, 6th Street, 7th Street, Airport Boulevard

    2724 ft · 54 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on East 7th Street

    2.8 mi · 5 min · East 7th Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Brushy Street

    107 m · 18 sec · Brushy Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East 6th Street

    3066 ft · 1 min · East 6th Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Congress Avenue

    109 m · 18 sec · Congress Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East 5th Street

    8 m · 1 sec · East 5th Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 5th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Anahuac and Austin.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
117 mi · 56%
TX 71 West
77.7 mi · 37%
State Highway 61
3.86 mi · 2%
East 7th Street
2.79 mi · 1%
Miller Street
2.77 mi · 1%
East State Highway 71
2.15 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Merge slight left

117 mi · 02h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.6 mi
186.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sealy
01h 44m from Anahuac
Leave By
10:02 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Anahuac and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Austin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Anahuac to Austin?

The road trip is about 209.8 miles (337.6 km) and usually takes 03h 29m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Sealy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.1 miles from Anahuac and 103.8 miles from Austin.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 186.2 miles (299.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:02 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.96 one way or $55.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Anahuac and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Austin.

Stop Ideas Near Sealy

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Sealy, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sealy.

BUS

Prairie View, TX

36 mi away
44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n
RAIL

Houston

76 mi away
902 Washington Ave.
BUS

Houston, TX

76 mi away
2121 Main Street
BUS

Bryan, TX

101 mi away
301 East 26th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Anahuac and Austin. Straight-line distance: 186.23 mi (299.71 km).

Anahuac

#1 Anahuac

City in Texas

Population2,333
Coordinates29.7730000, -94.6827000
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Austin

#2 Austin

The eleventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the Austin metropolitan area.

Population995,484
Coordinates30.2671500, -97.7430600
Altitude149
CountryUnited States
Start: Miller Street (-94.682698, 29.772932)
End: East 5th Street (-97.743073, 30.267115)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 338 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.4 gal
28.02 L · about $27.96
Round trip
$55.93
14.8 gal · 56.04 L
Estimated CO2
65.8 kg one way
Round trip: 131.5 kg / 290 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $27.96 $55.93
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.46 $62.93
Premium $4.59 $33.97 $67.95
Diesel $3.99 $29.55 $59.10

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Anahuac and Austin. The current time is 19:38:09.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.