How far is Aransas Pass, TX from Austin, TX?

The driving distance from Aransas Pass, TX to Austin, TX is about 205.2 miles (330.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 166.8 miles (268.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 59m 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
205.23 mi
03h 29m
Flight
166.79 mi
268.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
166.79 mi
Kilometers
268.42 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
205.23 mi
Kilometers
330.28 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
Sat, Apr 18, 11:49 PM CDT
Return by in Aransas Pass
Sun, Apr 19, 3:19 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Aransas Pass
2026-04-18T20:20
Arrive Austin
Sat, Apr 18, 11:49 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
9:30 AM to 11:30 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
10:00 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Aransas Pass
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
Cuero
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Aransas Pass
93.5 mi
01h 44m
To Austin
111.7 mi
01h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
16 mph SE
Destination
77°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Aransas Pass and Austin.

  1. 1

    Start on Harrison Boulevard

    60 m · 4 sec · Harrison Boulevard

  2. 2

    Continue on West Wheeler Avenue

    1.9 mi · 4 min · West Wheeler Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto FM 1069 North

    4.3 mi · 5 min · FM 1069 North

  4. 4

    Turn left onto State Highway 188

    7.2 mi · 7 min · State Highway 188

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Farm to Market Road 136

    10 mi · 12 min · Farm to Market Road 136

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    9.6 mi · 10 min

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South Alamo Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South Alamo Street

  9. 9

    Continue on North Alamo Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Alamo Street

  10. 10

    Continue on US Highway 183

    22.6 mi · 24 min · US Highway 183

  11. 11

    Continue on South Jefferson Street

    3.7 mi · 6 min · South Jefferson Street

  12. 12

    Continue on North US Highway 183

    28.6 mi · 32 min · North US Highway 183

  13. 13

    Continue on South Esplanade Street

    2.8 mi · 4 min · South Esplanade Street

  14. 14

    Continue on North US Highway 183

    22.7 mi · 25 min · North US Highway 183

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    6 mi · 6 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    19.8 mi · 23 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Magnolia Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Magnolia Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on US 183

    10.1 mi · 12 min · US 183

  19. 19

    Continue on South Colorado Street

    4.9 mi · 9 min · South Colorado Street

  20. 20

    Continue on United States Highway 183

    1282 ft · 17 sec · United States Highway 183

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco

    2447 ft · 35 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway

    9.8 mi · 9 min · Pickle Parkway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward US 183 North: Austin

    1920 ft · 47 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on US Highway 183 South

    11.8 mi · 15 min · US Highway 183 South

  25. 25

    Continue on Bergstrom Expressway

    1.1 km · 41 sec · Bergstrom Expressway

  26. 26

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

    2724 ft · 54 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on East 7th Street

    2.8 mi · 5 min · East 7th Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Brushy Street

    107 m · 18 sec · Brushy Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto East 6th Street

    3066 ft · 1 min · East 6th Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Congress Avenue

    109 m · 18 sec · Congress Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn left onto East 5th Street

    8 m · 1 sec · East 5th Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 5th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Aransas Pass 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
32 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North US Highway 183
77.1 mi · 38%
US Highway 183
22.6 mi · 11%
Farm to Market Road 136
19.6 mi · 10%
US Highway 183 South
11.8 mi · 6%
US 183
10.1 mi · 5%
Pickle Parkway
9.81 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

North US Highway 183

Continue on North US Highway 183

28.6 mi · 00h 32m

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
07h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.4 mi
166.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cuero
01h 44m from Aransas Pass
Leave By
10:00 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Aransas Pass 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 Aransas Pass to Austin?

The road trip is about 205.2 miles (330.3 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?

Cuero is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.5 miles from Aransas Pass and 111.7 miles from Austin.

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

The direct path is about 166.8 miles (268.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.4 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 10:00 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.36 one way or $54.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Aransas Pass and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Austin.

Stop Ideas Near Cuero

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cuero, 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 Cuero.

RAIL

San Marcos Station

107 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Aransas Pass and Austin. Straight-line distance: 166.79 mi (268.42 km).

Aransas Pass

#1 Aransas Pass

City in Texas, United States

Population8,496
Coordinates27.9094700, -97.1499900
Altitude5
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: Harrison Boulevard (-97.149972, 27.909428)
End: East 5th Street (-97.743073, 30.267115)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 330 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.24 gal
27.41 L · about $27.36
Round trip
$54.72
14.48 gal · 54.82 L
Estimated CO2
64.3 kg one way
Round trip: 128.7 kg / 284 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $27.36 $54.72
Mid-grade $4.25 $30.78 $61.57
Premium $4.59 $33.24 $66.48
Diesel $3.99 $28.91 $57.82

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Aransas Pass and Austin. The current time is 20:20:16.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.