How far is Austin, TX from Cuero, TX?

The driving distance from Austin, TX to Cuero, TX is about 93.8 miles (151 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.5 miles (137.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 43m 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
93.83 mi
01h 51m
Flight
85.52 mi
137.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.52 mi
Kilometers
137.63 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
93.83 mi
Kilometers
151 km
Drive Time
01h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cuero
Thu, Apr 23, 10:30 AM CDT
Return by in Austin
Thu, Apr 23, 12:22 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Austin
2026-04-23T08:38
Arrive Cuero
Thu, Apr 23, 10:30 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:46 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Luling
TX

City in Guadalupe County, Texas, USA

From Austin
47 mi
00h 55m
To Cuero
46.8 mi
00h 55m

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
86°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    11.7 mi · 15 min · Bastrop Highway

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight toward TX 130 Toll South: Lockhart, San Antonio

    1565 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway

    9.8 mi · 9 min · Pickle Parkway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 183 South: Lockhart

    1219 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on United States Highway 183

    2699 ft · 35 sec · United States Highway 183

  13. 13

    Continue on North Colorado Street

    4.9 mi · 9 min · North Colorado Street

  14. 14

    Continue on US 183

    10.1 mi · 12 min · US 183

  15. 15

    Continue on North Magnolia Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Magnolia Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Pierce Street

    5 mi · 7 min · East Pierce Street

  17. 17

    Continue on North United States Highway 183

    43.5 mi · 47 min · North United States Highway 183

  18. 18

    Continue on North Esplanade Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · North Esplanade Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East Broadway Street

    70 m · 8 sec · East Broadway Street

  20. 20

    Turn left

    39 m · 9 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North United States Highway 183
43.5 mi · 46%
Bastrop Highway
11.7 mi · 13%
US 183
10.1 mi · 11%
Pickle Parkway
9.8 mi · 10%
East Pierce Street
5 mi · 5%
North Colorado Street
4.93 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

North United States Highway 183

Continue on North United States Highway 183

43.5 mi · 00h 47m

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.3 mi
85.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Luling
00h 55m from Austin
Leave By
2:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Austin and Partly Sunny near Cuero.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 93.8 miles (151 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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?

Luling is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47 miles from Austin and 46.8 miles from Cuero.

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

The direct path is about 85.5 miles (137.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 2:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.51 one way or $25.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Austin and Partly Sunny near Cuero.

Stop Ideas Near Luling

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

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

RAIL

San Marcos Station

36 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Austin

66 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

San Antonio Station

85 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

Taylor

101 mi away
118 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Austin and Cuero. Straight-line distance: 85.52 mi (137.63 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
Cuero

#2 Cuero

City in Texas, United States

Population8,225
Coordinates29.0938700, -97.2891600
Altitude56
CountryUnited States
Start: Austin (-97.74306, 30.26715)
End: Cuero (-97.28916, 29.09387)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 151 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.31 gal
12.53 L · about $12.51
Round trip
$25.02
6.62 gal · 25.06 L
Estimated CO2
29.4 kg one way
Round trip: 58.8 kg / 130 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $12.51 $25.02
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.07 $28.15
Premium $4.59 $15.20 $30.39
Diesel $3.99 $13.22 $26.43

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 Cuero. The current time is 08:38:24.

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.