How far is Austin, TX from Jasper, TX?

The driving distance from Austin, TX to Jasper, TX is about 259.7 miles (418 km), with a travel time of about 05h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 227.4 miles (365.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 04m 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
259.75 mi
05h 02m
Flight
227.33 mi
365.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
227.33 mi
Kilometers
365.86 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
259.75 mi
Kilometers
418.02 km
Drive Time
05h 02m

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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 05h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jasper
Thu, Apr 23, 5:45 AM CDT
Return by in Austin
Thu, Apr 23, 10:47 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Austin
2026-04-23T00:43
Arrive Jasper
Thu, Apr 23, 5:45 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:02 AM to 1:02 PM CDT

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

Leave by
6:56 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
Anderson
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Austin
129.7 mi
02h 31m
To Jasper
130 mi
02h 31m

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
81°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    29 mi · 34 min · East US Highway 290

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    726 ft · 20 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    85 m · 13 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left

    53.5 mi · 58 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    5.5 mi · 7 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West William J Bryan Parkway

    1.6 km · 2 min · West William J Bryan Parkway

  16. 16

    Continue on East William J Bryan Parkway

    2.2 mi · 4 min · East William J Bryan Parkway

  17. 17

    Continue on Boonville Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Boonville Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 158

    1.2 km · 1 min · Farm-to-Market Road 158

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    49.1 mi · 58 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    101.5 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South Wheeler Street

    1 km · 1 min · South Wheeler Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Wheeler Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Farm-to-Market Road 158
151 mi · 58%
East US Highway 290
34.7 mi · 13%
Manor Expressway
6.18 mi · 2%
Purple Heart Trail
3.46 mi · 1%
Boonville Road
3.24 mi · 1%
US 290 East
2.52 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Farm-to-Market Road 158

Continue straight

102 mi · 01h 55m

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
05h 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.3 mi
227.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Anderson
02h 31m from Austin
Leave By
6:56 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Austin and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jasper.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 259.7 miles (418 km) and usually takes 05h 02m 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?

Anderson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129.7 miles from Austin and 130 miles from Jasper.

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

The direct path is about 227.4 miles (365.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:56 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.65 one way or $69.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Austin and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jasper.

Stop Ideas Near Anderson

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

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

BUS

Bryan, TX

42 mi away
301 East 26th Street
BUS

Prairie View, TX

46 mi away
44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n
RAIL

Houston

100 mi away
902 Washington Ave.
BUS

Houston, TX

101 mi away
2121 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Austin and Jasper. Straight-line distance: 227.33 mi (365.86 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
Jasper

#2 Jasper

City in Texas, United States

Population7,597
Coordinates30.9202000, -93.9965800
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: Austin (-97.74306, 30.26715)
End: Jasper (-93.99658, 30.9202)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 418 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.17 gal
34.7 L · about $34.65
Round trip
$69.31
18.34 gal · 69.4 L
Estimated CO2
81.5 kg one way
Round trip: 163 kg / 359 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $34.65 $69.31
Mid-grade $4.25 $38.99 $77.98
Premium $4.59 $42.10 $84.20
Diesel $3.99 $36.62 $73.23

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 Jasper. The current time is 00:43:27.

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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.