How far is Austin, TX from Atascocita, TX?

The driving distance from Austin, TX to Atascocita, TX is about 169.9 miles (273.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 154.5 miles (248.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 56m 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
169.96 mi
03h 28m
Flight
154.47 mi
248.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
154.47 mi
Kilometers
248.6 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
169.96 mi
Kilometers
273.52 km
Drive Time
03h 28m

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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 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Atascocita
Thu, Apr 23, 3:24 AM CDT
Return by in Austin
Thu, Apr 23, 6:53 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Austin
2026-04-22T23:56
Arrive Atascocita
Thu, Apr 23, 3:24 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 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
10:04 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Austin
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
Brenham
TX

City in Texas

From Austin
84.9 mi
01h 44m
To Atascocita
85.1 mi
01h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 5th Street

    1836 ft · 52 sec · East 5th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Red River Street

    711 ft · 20 sec · Red River Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East 7th Street

    757 ft · 17 sec · East 7th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Interstate 35

    928 ft · 27 sec · North Interstate 35

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 North, US 290 East

    906 ft · 22 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    2985 ft · 42 sec · Purple Heart Trail

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Purple Heart Trail

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Purple Heart Trail

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 290 East: Houston

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Manor Expressway

    6.2 mi · 6 min · Manor Expressway

  10. 10

    Continue on East US Highway 290

    41.5 mi · 48 min · East US Highway 290

  11. 11

    Continue on West Austin Street

    32.9 mi · 37 min · West Austin Street

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 290 East, TX 36 South: Houston, Bellville

    1393 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 290 West

    52.6 mi · 1 hr · US Highway 290 West

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 1960 East, TX 6 South

    1.3 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Turn left

    3177 ft · 2 min

  16. 16

    Turn straight

    1.4 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Fallbrook Drive

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Fallbrook Drive

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Sam Houston Parkway West

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Sam Houston Parkway West

  19. 19

    Take the ramp slight left toward SHT Toll East

    1584 ft · 39 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto North Sam Houston Tollway West

    3.5 mi · 4 min · North Sam Houston Tollway West

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on North Sam Houston Tollway West

    2.6 mi · 3 min · North Sam Houston Tollway West

  22. 22

    Continue on North Sam Houston Parkway West

    7.6 mi · 9 min · North Sam Houston Parkway West

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Lee Road

    891 ft · 22 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto North Sam Houston Parkway East

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Sam Houston Parkway East

  25. 25

    Turn slight left onto Old Humble Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Old Humble Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Atascocita Road

    6.2 mi · 11 min · Atascocita Road

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Town Center Boulevard

    1374 ft · 40 sec · Town Center Boulevard

  28. 28

    Turn left onto FM 1960

    631 ft · 20 sec · FM 1960

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · FM 1960

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 290 West
52.6 mi · 31%
East US Highway 290
41.5 mi · 24%
West Austin Street
32.9 mi · 19%
North Sam Houston Parkway West
8.51 mi · 5%
Atascocita Road
6.24 mi · 4%
Manor Expressway
6.18 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 290 West

Merge slight left onto US Highway 290 West

52.6 mi · 01h 00m

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 28m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.4 mi
154.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brenham
01h 44m from Austin
Leave By
10:04 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 169.9 miles (273.5 km) and usually takes 03h 28m 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?

Brenham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.9 miles from Austin and 85.1 miles from Atascocita.

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

The direct path is about 154.5 miles (248.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 10:04 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.67 one way or $45.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Brenham

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

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

BUS

Prairie View, TX

40 mi away
44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n
BUS

Bryan, TX

56 mi away
301 East 26th Street
RAIL

Taylor

107 mi away
118 East First St.
RAIL

Houston

109 mi away
902 Washington Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Austin and Atascocita. Straight-line distance: 154.47 mi (248.6 km).

Austin

#1 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
Atascocita

#2 Atascocita

Census designated place

Population65,844
Coordinates29.9988300, -95.1766000
Altitude22
CountryUnited States
Start: Austin (-97.74306, 30.26715)
End: Atascocita (-95.1766, 29.99883)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 274 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6 gal
22.7 L · about $22.67
Round trip
$45.35
12 gal · 45.4 L
Estimated CO2
53.3 kg one way
Round trip: 106.6 kg / 235 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $22.67 $45.35
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.51 $51.02
Premium $4.59 $27.55 $55.09
Diesel $3.99 $23.96 $47.92

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 Austin and Atascocita. The current time is 23:56:33.

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.