How far is Austin, TX from Navasota, TX?

The driving distance from Austin, TX to Navasota, TX is about 114.1 miles (183.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 99 miles (159.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 37m 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
114.13 mi
02h 18m
Flight
99.07 mi
159.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
99.07 mi
Kilometers
159.44 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
114.13 mi
Kilometers
183.67 km
Drive Time
02h 18m

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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 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Navasota
Tue, May 12, 11:01 PM CDT
Return by in Austin
Wed, May 13, 1:20 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Austin
2026-05-12T20:42
Arrive Navasota
Tue, May 12, 11:01 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:52 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
Giddings
TX

City in Texas

From Austin
57 mi
01h 09m
To Navasota
57.1 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Purple Heart Trail

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 290 East: Houston

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Manor Expressway

    6.2 mi · 6 min · Manor Expressway

  10. 10

    Continue on East US Highway 290

    41.5 mi · 48 min · East US Highway 290

  11. 11

    Continue on West Austin Street

    33 mi · 37 min · West Austin Street

  12. 12

    Continue on West Main Street

    2 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Chappell Hill Street

    22.5 mi · 30 min · South Chappell Hill Street

  14. 14

    Continue on West Washington Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West Washington Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South La Salle Street

    73 m · 4 sec · South La Salle Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South La Salle Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East US Highway 290
41.5 mi · 36%
West Austin Street
33 mi · 29%
South Chappell Hill Street
22.5 mi · 20%
Manor Expressway
6.18 mi · 5%
Purple Heart Trail
3.46 mi · 3%
US 290 East
2.52 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.1 mi
99 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Giddings
01h 09m from Austin
Leave By
1:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Austin and Sunny near Navasota.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 114.1 miles (183.7 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?

Giddings is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57 miles from Austin and 57.1 miles from Navasota.

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

The direct path is about 99 miles (159.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.23 one way or $30.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Austin and Sunny near Navasota.

Stop Ideas Near Giddings

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

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

RAIL

Taylor

62 mi away
118 East First St.
BUS

Bryan, TX

77 mi away
301 East 26th Street
RAIL

Austin

79 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
BUS

Prairie View, TX

92 mi away
44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Austin and Navasota. Straight-line distance: 99.07 mi (159.44 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
Navasota

#2 Navasota

City in the U.

Population8,374
Coordinates30.3879800, -96.0877300
Altitude66
CountryUnited States
Start: Austin (-97.74306, 30.26715)
End: Navasota (-96.08773, 30.38798)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 184 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.03 gal
15.24 L · about $15.23
Round trip
$30.46
8.06 gal · 30.48 L
Estimated CO2
35.8 kg one way
Round trip: 71.6 kg / 158 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $15.23 $30.46
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.14 $34.27
Premium $4.59 $18.50 $37.00
Diesel $3.99 $16.09 $32.18

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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There is no time difference between Austin and Navasota. The current time is 20:42:38.

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.