How far is Austin, TX from Boling, TX?

The driving distance from Austin, TX to Boling, TX is about 147 miles (236.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 128.3 miles (206.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
146.97 mi
03h 00m
Flight
128.23 mi
206.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
128.23 mi
Kilometers
206.37 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
146.97 mi
Kilometers
236.53 km
Drive Time
03h 00m

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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 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boling
Mon, Nov 9, 3:23 PM CST
Return by in Austin
Mon, Nov 9, 6:24 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Austin
2026-11-09T12:23
Arrive Boling
Mon, Nov 9, 3:23 PM CST
Route Timing
03h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM CST

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

Leave by
10:58 AM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Austin
9:00 PM CST
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
Fayetteville
TX

Town in and the county seat of Fayette County, West Virginia

From Austin
73.4 mi
01h 30m
To Boling
73.5 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Monday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, Nov 9 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 mph
Destination
67°F
Monday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Mon, Nov 9 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3 mi · 5 min · East 7th Street

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Airport Boulevard

    1279 ft · 20 sec · Airport Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Ed Bluestein Boulevard

    552 ft · 9 sec · Ed Bluestein Boulevard

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart

    705 ft · 17 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Bergstrom Expressway

    1.3 km · 47 sec · Bergstrom Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on Bastrop Highway

    2119 ft · 26 sec · Bastrop Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward TX 71 East: Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

    2541 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue on East State Highway 71

    2.2 mi · 3 min · East State Highway 71

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Bastrop Freeway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Bastrop Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on East State Highway 71

    2388 ft · 29 sec · East State Highway 71

  13. 13

    Continue on Texas State Highway 71

    78.7 mi · 1 hr 24 min · Texas State Highway 71

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 71 East, TX 71 BUS: Columbus, El Campo

    111 m · 9 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on TX 71 East, TX 71 BUS: Columbus, El Campo

    1368 ft · 36 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto State Highway 71 South

    29.2 mi · 32 min · State Highway 71 South

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Farm-to-Market Road 961

    14.2 mi · 25 min · Farm-to-Market Road 961

  18. 18

    Turn left

    3.9 mi · 6 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Boling Highway

    10.4 mi · 18 min · West Boling Highway

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Texas State Highway 71
78.7 mi · 54%
State Highway 71 South
29.2 mi · 20%
Farm-to-Market Road 961
14.2 mi · 10%
West Boling Highway
10.4 mi · 7%
East 7th Street
3.03 mi · 2%
East State Highway 71
2.67 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Texas State Highway 71

Continue on Texas State Highway 71

78.7 mi · 01h 24m

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 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.7 mi
128.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fayetteville
01h 30m from Austin
Leave By
10:58 AM CST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Austin and Rain Showers Likely near Boling.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 147 miles (236.5 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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?

Fayetteville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.4 miles from Austin and 73.5 miles from Boling.

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

The direct path is about 128.3 miles (206.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:58 AM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.11 one way or $36.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Austin and Rain Showers Likely near Boling.

Stop Ideas Near Fayetteville

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

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

BUS

Prairie View, TX

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

Bryan, TX

90 mi away
301 East 26th Street
RAIL

Taylor

102 mi away
118 East First St.
RAIL

Austin

112 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Austin and Boling. Straight-line distance: 128.23 mi (206.37 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
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#2 Boling

Boling is a place in Texas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates29.2644100, -95.9438400
Altitude24
CountryUnited States
Start: Austin (-97.74306, 30.26715)
End: Boling (-95.94384, 29.26441)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 237 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.19 gal
19.63 L · about $18.11
Round trip
$36.22
10.38 gal · 39.26 L
Estimated CO2
46.1 kg one way
Round trip: 92.2 kg / 203 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.49 $18.11 $36.22
Mid-grade $4.00 $20.74 $41.49
Premium $4.38 $22.71 $45.41
Diesel $5.60 $29.08 $58.17

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 · Nov 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Austin and Boling. The current time is 12:23:11.

Distance to Other Cities

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