How far is Austin, TX from La Porte, TX?
The driving distance from Austin, TX to La Porte, TX is about 187.8 miles (302.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 168.3 miles (270.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 02m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 31m.
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Halfway Point
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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 La Porte.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Austin and La Porte.
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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
137 mi · 2 hr 25 min · Texas State Highway 71
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Take the exit slight left toward I 10 Toll: Katy Tollway
1548 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Katy Tollway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Katy Tollway
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Take the exit slight right
1092 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight right onto Katy Freeway
10.3 mi · 13 min · Katy Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 45 South: Galveston
819 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Gulf Freeway
7.5 mi · 9 min · Gulf Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 610 East: Pasadena
48 m · 4 sec
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Continue straight
2404 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 610 East: Pasadena, Broadway Boulevard
823 ft · 12 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 610 East: Pasadena
1709 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Loop East
1 mi · 1 min · South Loop East
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 225 East: Pasadena, La Porte
543 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Central Street, Old Galveston Road
63 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight
117 m · 9 sec
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Continue on La Porte Freeway Frontage Road
779 ft · 16 sec · La Porte Freeway Frontage Road
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Take the ramp straight toward TX 225 East
1392 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto La Porte Freeway
1.9 mi · 2 min · La Porte Freeway
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Continue on Pasadena Freeway
5.1 mi · 6 min · Pasadena Freeway
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Continue on La Porte Freeway
6.8 mi · 8 min · La Porte Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on TX 146 South: La Porte
2908 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.4 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 146 Business
1191 ft · 29 sec
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Turn straight onto State Highway 146 North
927 ft · 26 sec · State Highway 146 North
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto North Broadway Street
53 m · 37 sec · North Broadway Street
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Continue on North Broadway Street
4 m · 1 sec · North Broadway Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Broadway Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Austin and La Porte.
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
137 mi · 02h 25m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Austin and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near La Porte.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Austin to La Porte?
The road trip is about 187.8 miles (302.2 km) and usually takes 03h 31m 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 93.8 miles from Austin and 94 miles from La Porte.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 168.3 miles (270.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.5 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 9:58 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.05 one way or $50.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Austin and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near La Porte.
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 La Porte. Straight-line distance: 168.24 mi (270.75 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 La Porte
City in LaPorte County, Indiana, United States of America
| Population | 35,775 |
| Coordinates | 29.6657800, -95.0193700 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: La Porte (-95.01937, 29.66578)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 302 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 20m |
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 | $25.05 | $50.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $28.19 | $56.38 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $30.44 | $60.88 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $26.47 | $52.95 |
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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