How far is Austin, TX from Portland, TX?
The driving distance from Austin, TX to Portland, TX is about 192.3 miles (309.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 167 miles (268.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 37m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Karnes County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Austin and Portland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Austin and Portland.
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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
4.2 mi · 7 min · North Magnolia Avenue
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Continue straight
51.2 mi · 57 min
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Turn slight left onto Farm-to-Market Road 792
8.4 mi · 11 min · Farm-to-Market Road 792
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Continue on East Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South Sunset Strip Drive
1.2 mi · 1 min · South Sunset Strip Drive
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Continue on South US Highway 181
40.2 mi · 46 min · South US Highway 181
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Continue on North 8th Street
1.3 km · 56 sec · North 8th Street
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Continue on US Highway 181 South
16.1 mi · 18 min · US Highway 181 South
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Continue on State Highway 89
4.1 mi · 5 min · State Highway 89
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Continue on US Highway 181
5.9 mi · 7 min · US Highway 181
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Continue on Railroad Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Railroad Avenue
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Continue on US Highway 181
11.9 mi · 13 min · US Highway 181
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Take the exit slight right toward Indian Point Park
1588 ft · 39 sec
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Continue on US Highway 181
1.1 mi · 3 min · US Highway 181
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Take the ramp straight
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Wildcat Drive
701 ft · 17 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Austin and Portland.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
North Magnolia Avenue
Continue straight
51.2 mi · 00h 57m
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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Portland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Austin to Portland?
The road trip is about 192.3 miles (309.5 km) and usually takes 03h 48m 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?
Karnes City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.4 miles from Austin and 95.9 miles from Portland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 167 miles (268.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.3 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 9:22 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.66 one way or $51.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.3 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 Portland.
Stop Ideas Near Karnes City
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 Karnes City.
San Antonio Station
San Marcos Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Austin and Portland. Straight-line distance: 167.06 mi (268.85 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 Portland
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 17,768 |
| Coordinates | 27.8772500, -97.3238800 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
End: Portland (-97.32388, 27.87725)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 310 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 23m |
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 | $25.66 | $51.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $28.87 | $57.74 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $31.17 | $62.35 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $27.11 | $54.22 |
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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