How far is Austin, TX from Pasadena, TX?
The driving distance from Austin, TX to Pasadena, TX is about 176 miles (283.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 156.8 miles (252.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 33m 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 16m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Colorado County, Texas, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Austin and Pasadena.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Austin and Pasadena.
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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
151 mi · 2 hr 43 min · Texas State Highway 71
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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
2798 ft · 37 sec · Pasadena Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Shaver Street, Main Street
919 ft · 22 sec
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Turn straight onto Pasadena Freeway Frontage Road
1700 ft · 39 sec · Pasadena Freeway Frontage Road
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Turn right onto South Shaver Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Shaver Street
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Turn left onto Southmore Avenue
642 ft · 21 sec · Southmore Avenue
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Turn left onto South Main Street
26 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Austin and Pasadena.
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
151 mi · 02h 43m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Austin and Showers And Thunderstorms near Pasadena.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Austin to Pasadena?
The road trip is about 176 miles (283.2 km) and usually takes 03h 16m 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 87.9 miles from Austin and 88 miles from Pasadena.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 156.8 miles (252.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.2 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 10:26 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.47 one way or $46.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Austin and Showers And Thunderstorms near Pasadena.
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 Pasadena. Straight-line distance: 156.79 mi (252.33 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 Pasadena
The second most populous city in Harris County, Texas.
| Population | 149,440 |
| Coordinates | 29.6910600, -95.2091000 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pasadena (-95.2091, 29.69106)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 283 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 11m |
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 | $23.47 | $46.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.40 | $52.81 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $28.51 | $57.02 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $24.80 | $49.59 |
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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