How far is Austin, TX from Comfort, TX?

The driving distance from Austin, TX to Comfort, TX is about 92.3 miles (148.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.5 miles (116.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
92.27 mi
01h 57m
Flight
72.46 mi
116.62 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.46 mi
Kilometers
116.62 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.27 mi
Kilometers
148.49 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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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 01h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Comfort
Thu, Apr 23, 9:00 AM CDT
Return by in Austin
Thu, Apr 23, 10:57 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Austin
2026-04-23T07:02
Arrive Comfort
Thu, Apr 23, 9:00 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Austin
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Blanco
TX

City in Blanco County, Texas, United States

From Austin
46.1 mi
00h 58m
To Comfort
46.2 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 5th Street

    127 m · 16 sec · East 5th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Brazos Street

    109 m · 23 sec · Brazos Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East 6th Street

    1.9 mi · 5 min · East 6th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Atlanta Street

    71 m · 7 sec · Atlanta Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward Loop 1 South

    1065 ft · 26 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto South Mopac Expressway

    3.9 mi · 5 min · South Mopac Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 290 West, TX 71 West: Johnson City, Llano

    1 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on US 290 West, TX 71 West

    97 m · 8 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    3.7 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Continue on West US Highway 290 Frontage Rd

    136 m · 6 sec · West US Highway 290 Frontage Rd

  11. 11

    Continue on West US 290 Frontage Rd

    1525 ft · 24 sec · West US 290 Frontage Rd

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto West US 290 Bypass Lanes

    2551 ft · 33 sec · West US 290 Bypass Lanes

  13. 13

    Continue on West US Highway 290

    115 m · 5 sec · West US Highway 290

  14. 14

    Continue on West US Highway 290

    30.2 mi · 37 min · West US Highway 290

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left toward US 281: San Antonio

    562 ft · 18 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight right onto South US Highway 281

    6.9 mi · 8 min · South US Highway 281

  17. 17

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on South US Highway 281

    8.4 mi · 10 min · South US Highway 281

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Ranch Road 473

    20.7 mi · 26 min · West Ranch Road 473

  20. 20

    Turn slight right

    40 m · 4 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Sisterdale Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Sisterdale Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Ranch Road 473

    7.3 mi · 9 min · Ranch Road 473

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    4.8 mi · 6 min

  24. 24

    Turn left onto US Highway 87

    74 m · 5 sec · US Highway 87

  25. 25

    Turn straight

    862 ft · 21 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West US Highway 290
30.3 mi · 33%
West Ranch Road 473
20.7 mi · 22%
South US Highway 281
15.3 mi · 17%
Ranch Road 473
12.1 mi · 13%
US 290 West
4.41 mi · 5%
South Mopac Expressway
3.95 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

West US Highway 290

Continue on West US Highway 290

30.2 mi · 00h 37m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.8 mi
72.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Blanco
00h 58m from Austin
Leave By
2:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Austin and Mostly Cloudy near Comfort.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 92.3 miles (148.5 km) and usually takes 01h 57m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Blanco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.1 miles from Austin and 46.2 miles from Comfort.

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

The direct path is about 72.5 miles (116.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.28 one way or $24.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Austin and Mostly Cloudy near Comfort.

Stop Ideas Near Blanco

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

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

RAIL

San Marcos Station

53 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Austin

67 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

San Antonio Station

76 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

Taylor

110 mi away
118 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Austin and Comfort. Straight-line distance: 72.46 mi (116.62 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 Comfort

Sense of physical or psychological ease; state of being comfortable and free from stress

Population2,363
Coordinates29.9677100, -98.9050300
Altitude435
CountryUnited States
Start: Austin (-97.74306, 30.26715)
End: Comfort (-98.90503, 29.96771)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 148 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.25 gal
12.32 L · about $12.28
Round trip
$24.56
6.5 gal · 24.64 L
Estimated CO2
28.9 kg one way
Round trip: 57.8 kg / 127 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $12.28 $24.56
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.82 $27.64
Premium $4.59 $14.92 $29.84
Diesel $3.99 $12.98 $25.95

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 Comfort. The current time is 07:02:26.

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.