How far is Austin, TX from Lake Jackson, TX?
The driving distance from Austin, TX to Lake Jackson, TX is about 182.8 miles (294.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 162.7 miles (261.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 52m 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 56m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Colorado County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Austin and Lake Jackson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Austin and Lake Jackson.
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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
78.7 mi · 1 hr 24 min · Texas State Highway 71
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 71 East, TX 71 BUS: Columbus, El Campo
111 m · 9 sec
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Continue on TX 71 East, TX 71 BUS: Columbus, El Campo
1368 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto State Highway 71 South
9.7 mi · 10 min · State Highway 71 South
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Turn left onto US Highway 90A
7.4 mi · 8 min · US Highway 90A
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Continue on South McCarty Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · South McCarty Avenue
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Continue on Boothe Drive
1844 ft · 54 sec · Boothe Drive
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Continue on East Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · East Main Street
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Continue on US Highway 90A
5.4 mi · 6 min · US Highway 90A
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Continue on Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on US Highway 90A
9.1 mi · 13 min · US Highway 90A
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Continue on Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on US Highway 90A West
5 mi · 7 min · US Highway 90A West
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Turn right onto Beasley Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Beasley Road
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Continue on Taverner Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Taverner Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
1 km · 1 min
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Turn left
8.9 mi · 16 min
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Turn right onto TX-36
29.4 mi · 44 min · TX-36
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Turn left
7.5 mi · 11 min
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Continue on Oyster Creek Drive
2702 ft · 1 min · Oyster Creek Drive
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Turn right onto Oak Drive
1101 ft · 22 sec · Oak Drive
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Turn left onto Center Way
872 ft · 30 sec · Center Way
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Continue on Center Way
1.4 km · 2 min · Center Way
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Turn right onto Magnolia Street
16 m · 2 sec · Magnolia Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Magnolia Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Austin and Lake Jackson.
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
78.7 mi · 01h 24m
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 Partly Sunny near Lake Jackson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Austin to Lake Jackson?
The road trip is about 182.8 miles (294.2 km) and usually takes 03h 56m 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 91.4 miles from Austin and 91.4 miles from Lake Jackson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 162.7 miles (261.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.1 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 9:08 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.37 one way or $48.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Austin and Partly Sunny near Lake Jackson.
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 Lake Jackson. Straight-line distance: 162.72 mi (261.87 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 Lake Jackson
City in Brazoria County, Texas, United States
| Population | 27,063 |
| Coordinates | 29.0338600, -95.4343900 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Jackson (-95.43439, 29.03386)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 294 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 16m |
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 | $24.37 | $48.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $27.43 | $54.85 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $29.61 | $59.22 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $25.75 | $51.51 |
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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