How far is Austin, TX from Kingsland, TX?

The driving distance from Austin, TX to Kingsland, TX is about 60.8 miles (97.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.6 miles (79.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
60.78 mi
01h 29m
Flight
49.55 mi
79.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.55 mi
Kilometers
79.75 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.78 mi
Kilometers
97.81 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kingsland
Fri, Nov 6, 8:10 PM CST
Return by in Austin
Fri, Nov 6, 9:39 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Austin
2026-11-06T18:41
Arrive Kingsland
Fri, Nov 6, 8:10 PM CST
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM CST

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

Leave by
3:32 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Austin
9:30 PM CST
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
Briarcliff
TX

Village in Texas, USA

From Austin
30.4 mi
00h 44m
To Kingsland
30.4 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 12:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNW
Destination
52°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 1:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto West Highway 71

    22.4 mi · 31 min · West Highway 71

  11. 11

    Continue on East State Highway 71

    11.3 mi · 12 min · East State Highway 71

  12. 12

    Take the ramp straight toward US 281 North: Marble Falls

    2194 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto South US Highway 281

    4.8 mi · 8 min · South US Highway 281

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Ranch Road 1431

    12.4 mi · 22 min · West Ranch Road 1431

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Euel Moore Drive

    3 m · 1 sec · Euel Moore Drive

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Euel Moore Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Highway 71
22.4 mi · 37%
West Ranch Road 1431
12.4 mi · 20%
East State Highway 71
11.3 mi · 19%
South US Highway 281
4.81 mi · 8%
South Mopac Expressway
3.95 mi · 6%
US 290 West
3.24 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

West Highway 71

Turn slight right onto West Highway 71

22.4 mi · 00h 31m

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 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.2 mi
49.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Briarcliff
00h 44m from Austin
Leave By
3:32 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Austin and Partly Cloudy near Kingsland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 60.8 miles (97.8 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?

Briarcliff is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.4 miles from Austin and 30.4 miles from Kingsland.

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

The direct path is about 49.6 miles (79.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:32 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.70 one way or $15.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Briarcliff

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

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

RAIL

Austin

32 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

San Marcos Station

60 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Taylor

63 mi away
118 East First St.
BUS

Killeen, Texas

85 mi away
200 East Avenue C

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Austin and Kingsland. Straight-line distance: 49.55 mi (79.75 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 Kingsland

Kingsland is a place in Texas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates30.6582400, -98.4405800
Altitude255
CountryUnited States
Start: Austin (-97.74306, 30.26715)
End: Kingsland (-98.44058, 30.65824)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 98 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.15 gal
8.12 L · about $7.70
Round trip
$15.40
4.3 gal · 16.24 L
Estimated CO2
19.1 kg one way
Round trip: 38.2 kg / 84 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.58 $7.70 $15.40
Mid-grade $4.09 $8.80 $17.60
Premium $4.47 $9.61 $19.23
Diesel $5.68 $12.22 $24.43

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Austin and Kingsland. The current time is 18:41:21.

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.