How far is Austin, TX from Montgomery, TX?
The driving distance from Austin, TX to Montgomery, TX is about 140.2 miles (225.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 122.3 miles (196.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 51m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Fayette County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Austin and Montgomery.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Austin and Montgomery.
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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
757 ft · 17 sec · East 7th Street
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Turn left onto North Interstate 35
928 ft · 27 sec · North Interstate 35
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 North, US 290 East
906 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
2985 ft · 42 sec · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight right to continue on Purple Heart Trail
2.9 mi · 4 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward US 290 East: Houston
2.5 mi · 4 min
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Continue on Manor Expressway
6.2 mi · 6 min · Manor Expressway
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Continue on East US Highway 290
41.5 mi · 48 min · East US Highway 290
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Continue on West Austin Street
33 mi · 37 min · West Austin Street
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Continue on West Main Street
2 mi · 4 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto South Chappell Hill Street
22.5 mi · 30 min · South Chappell Hill Street
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Continue on West Washington Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · West Washington Avenue
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Turn right onto South La Salle Street
1.5 km · 1 min · South La Salle Street
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Turn left onto Spur 515
1.3 km · 1 min · Spur 515
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Continue on State Highway 105
5.9 mi · 7 min · State Highway 105
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Continue on State Highway 105
18.5 mi · 28 min · State Highway 105
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Turn right onto South Liberty Street
32 m · 2 sec · South Liberty Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Liberty Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Austin and Montgomery.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
East US Highway 290
Continue on East US Highway 290
41.5 mi · 00h 48m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Austin and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Montgomery.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Austin to Montgomery?
The road trip is about 140.2 miles (225.7 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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?
Carmine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.1 miles from Austin and 70.2 miles from Montgomery.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 122.3 miles (196.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.9 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 12:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.71 one way or $37.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Austin and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Montgomery.
Stop Ideas Near Carmine
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 Carmine.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Austin and Montgomery. Straight-line distance: 122.35 mi (196.9 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 Montgomery
City in and county seat of Montgomery County, Alabama, United States and Alabama federated state capital
| Population | 1,639 |
| Coordinates | 30.3882600, -95.6963400 |
| Altitude | 90 |
| Country | United States |
End: Montgomery (-95.69634, 30.38826)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 226 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 44m |
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 | $18.71 | $37.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $21.05 | $42.09 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $22.73 | $45.45 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $19.77 | $39.53 |
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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