How far is Austin, TX from Mart, TX?

The driving distance from Austin, TX to Mart, TX is about 117.7 miles (189.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 103.3 miles (166.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
117.72 mi
02h 11m
Flight
103.3 mi
166.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
103.3 mi
Kilometers
166.24 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
117.72 mi
Kilometers
189.46 km
Drive Time
02h 11m

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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 02h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mart
Thu, Apr 23, 2:05 AM CDT
Return by in Austin
Thu, Apr 23, 4:17 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Austin
2026-04-22T23:54
Arrive Mart
Thu, Apr 23, 2:05 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Austin
9:30 PM CDT
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
Belton
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Austin
59 mi
01h 05m
To Mart
58.8 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    93.8 mi · 1 hr 39 min · Purple Heart Trail

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 6 South, Loop 340 North: Marlin

    1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto South Interstate 35

    2683 ft · 44 sec · South Interstate 35

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto TX 6 South, Loop 340 North: Marlin

    1924 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto South Loop 340

    2453 ft · 45 sec · South Loop 340

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight left toward TX 6 South, Loop 340 North

    1154 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    5.6 mi · 7 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    1317 ft · 34 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on East State Highway 6

    6.7 mi · 7 min · East State Highway 6

  16. 16

    Turn slight left

    7.7 mi · 11 min

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Texas Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
94.4 mi · 80%
TX 6 South
7.01 mi · 6%
East State Highway 6
6.65 mi · 6%
South Interstate 35
0.51 mi
South Loop 340
0.46 mi
East 5th Street
0.35 mi
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Trail

Keep slight right to continue on Purple Heart Trail

93.8 mi · 01h 39m

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
02h 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.4 mi
103.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Belton
01h 05m from Austin
Leave By
2:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Austin and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mart.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 117.7 miles (189.5 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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?

Belton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59 miles from Austin and 58.8 miles from Mart.

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

The direct path is about 103.3 miles (166.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.72 one way or $31.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Austin and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mart.

Stop Ideas Near Belton

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

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

RAIL

Temple

12 mi away
315 West Ave B
BUS

Killeen, Texas

26 mi away
200 East Avenue C
BUS

Fort Hood, Texas

30 mi away
Hood Road & Old Ironsides Ave.
RAIL

McGregor

43 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Austin and Mart. Straight-line distance: 103.3 mi (166.24 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
Mart

#2 Mart

City in McLennan County, Texas, United States

Population1,983
Coordinates31.5423900, -96.8336000
Altitude160
CountryUnited States
Start: Austin (-97.74306, 30.26715)
End: Mart (-96.8336, 31.54239)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 189 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.16 gal
15.73 L · about $15.72
Round trip
$31.44
8.32 gal · 31.46 L
Estimated CO2
37 kg one way
Round trip: 73.9 kg / 163 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $15.72 $31.44
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.69 $35.38
Premium $4.59 $19.10 $38.20
Diesel $3.99 $16.61 $33.22

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 Mart. The current time is 23:54:11.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.