How far is Austin, TX from Iowa Colony, TX?
The driving distance from Austin, TX to Iowa Colony, TX is about 171.2 miles (275.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 149.6 miles (240.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 34m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 17m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Colorado County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Austin and Iowa Colony.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Austin and Iowa Colony.
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Start on East 5th Street
1836 ft · 52 sec · East 5th Street
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Turn left onto Red River Street
711 ft · 20 sec · Red River Street
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Turn right onto East 7th Street
3 mi · 5 min · East 7th Street
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Turn straight onto Airport Boulevard
1279 ft · 20 sec · Airport Boulevard
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Continue on Ed Bluestein Boulevard
552 ft · 9 sec · Ed Bluestein Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart
705 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bergstrom Expressway
1.3 km · 47 sec · Bergstrom Expressway
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Continue on Bastrop Highway
2119 ft · 26 sec · Bastrop Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward TX 71 East: Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
2541 ft · 1 min
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Continue on East State Highway 71
2.2 mi · 3 min · East State Highway 71
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Turn straight onto Bastrop Freeway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Bastrop Freeway
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Continue on East State Highway 71
2388 ft · 29 sec · East State Highway 71
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Continue on Texas State Highway 71
125.5 mi · 2 hr 12 min · Texas State Highway 71
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 99 Toll North, TX 99 South: Grand Parkway
2346 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on TX 99 South: Grand Parkway
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto West Grand Parkway South
14.1 mi · 17 min · West Grand Parkway South
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Take the exit slight right toward US 90 Alternate, FM 1464: Sandhill Drive
3048 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto East US Highway 90A
2.3 mi · 4 min · East US Highway 90A
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Turn right onto State Highway 6 South Frontage Road
5.3 mi · 9 min · State Highway 6 South Frontage Road
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Continue straight
3.5 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
1997 ft · 38 sec
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
3.5 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto North Airline Road
1391 ft · 28 sec · North Airline Road
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Continue on Old Airline Road
109 m · 7 sec · Old Airline Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old Airline Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Austin and Iowa Colony.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Texas State Highway 71
Continue on Texas State Highway 71
126 mi · 02h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Austin and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Iowa Colony.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Austin to Iowa Colony?
The road trip is about 171.2 miles (275.6 km) and usually takes 03h 17m 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?
Columbus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.6 miles from Austin and 85.7 miles from Iowa Colony.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 149.6 miles (240.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.6 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 10:26 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.83 one way or $45.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Austin and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Iowa Colony.
Stop Ideas Near Columbus
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Columbus.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Austin and Iowa Colony. Straight-line distance: 149.61 mi (240.78 km).
#1 Austin
The eleventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the Austin metropolitan area.
| Population | 995,484 |
| Coordinates | 30.2671500, -97.7430600 |
| Altitude | 149 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Iowa Colony
Village in the United States
| Population | 1,822 |
| Coordinates | 29.4824600, -95.4155000 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
End: Iowa Colony (-95.4155, 29.48246)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 276 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 08m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $22.83 | $45.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.68 | $51.36 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $27.73 | $55.46 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $24.12 | $48.24 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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