How far is Austin, TX from Port Lavaca, TX?
The driving distance from Austin, TX to Port Lavaca, TX is about 149.1 miles (240 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 132.5 miles (213.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 57m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Lavaca County, Texas, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Austin and Port Lavaca.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Austin and Port Lavaca.
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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
11.7 mi · 15 min · Bastrop Highway
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Take the ramp straight toward TX 130 Toll South: Lockhart, San Antonio
1565 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway
9.8 mi · 9 min · Pickle Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 183 South: Lockhart
1219 ft · 30 sec
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Continue on United States Highway 183
2699 ft · 35 sec · United States Highway 183
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Continue on North Colorado Street
4.9 mi · 9 min · North Colorado Street
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Continue on US 183
10.1 mi · 12 min · US 183
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Continue on North Magnolia Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Magnolia Avenue
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Turn left onto East Pierce Street
5 mi · 7 min · East Pierce Street
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Continue on North United States Highway 183
43.5 mi · 47 min · North United States Highway 183
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Continue on North Esplanade Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · North Esplanade Street
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Turn left onto East Broadway Street
23.8 mi · 27 min · East Broadway Street
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Continue on North Main Street
3.9 mi · 6 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East Rio Grande Street
1331 ft · 26 sec · East Rio Grande Street
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Turn right onto North Navarro Street
2462 ft · 51 sec · North Navarro Street
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Turn left onto East Goodwin Avenue
1798 ft · 31 sec · East Goodwin Avenue
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Continue on Port Lavaca Drive
21.3 mi · 25 min · Port Lavaca Drive
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Keep slight left
5.4 mi · 7 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
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Interchange-aware route
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North United States Highway 183
Continue on North United States Highway 183
43.5 mi · 00h 47m
Route Summary
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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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Austin to Port Lavaca?
The road trip is about 149.1 miles (240 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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?
Shiner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.7 miles from Austin and 74.4 miles from Port Lavaca.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 132.5 miles (213.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.6 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 12:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.88 one way or $39.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Shiner
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Austin and Port Lavaca. Straight-line distance: 132.46 mi (213.18 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 Port Lavaca
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 11,671 |
| Coordinates | 28.6150000, -96.6260900 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Port Lavaca (-96.62609, 28.615)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 240 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 51m |
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 | $19.88 | $39.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $22.37 | $44.73 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $24.15 | $48.30 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $21.00 | $42.01 |
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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