How far is Austin, TX from Rosenberg, TX?

The driving distance from Austin, TX to Rosenberg, TX is about 140.8 miles (226.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 125.8 miles (202.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 22m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
140.8 mi
02h 41m
Flight
125.81 mi
202.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
125.81 mi
Kilometers
202.47 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
140.8 mi
Kilometers
226.6 km
Drive Time
02h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rosenberg
Thu, Apr 23, 7:01 PM CDT
Return by in Austin
Thu, Apr 23, 9:42 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Austin
2026-04-23T16:19
Arrive Rosenberg
Thu, Apr 23, 7:01 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:41 AM to 12:41 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:08 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
Fayetteville
TX

Town in and the county seat of Fayette County, West Virginia

From Austin
70.3 mi
01h 20m
To Rosenberg
70.5 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3 mi · 5 min · East 7th Street

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Airport Boulevard

    1279 ft · 20 sec · Airport Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Ed Bluestein Boulevard

    552 ft · 9 sec · Ed Bluestein Boulevard

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart

    705 ft · 17 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Bergstrom Expressway

    1.3 km · 47 sec · Bergstrom Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on Bastrop Highway

    2119 ft · 26 sec · Bastrop Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward TX 71 East: Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

    2541 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue on East State Highway 71

    2.2 mi · 3 min · East State Highway 71

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Bastrop Freeway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Bastrop Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on East State Highway 71

    2388 ft · 29 sec · East State Highway 71

  13. 13

    Continue on Texas State Highway 71

    102.1 mi · 1 hr 47 min · Texas State Highway 71

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 36: Sealy, Bellville

    1005 ft · 25 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Frontage Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Frontage Road

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Meyer Street

    11.9 mi · 14 min · Meyer Street

  17. 17

    Continue on 36th Division Memorial

    14.9 mi · 22 min · 36th Division Memorial

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 90A West

    1674 ft · 28 sec · US Highway 90A West

  19. 19

    Continue on Avenue I

    2112 ft · 38 sec · Avenue I

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Avenue I

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Texas State Highway 71
102 mi · 73%
36th Division Memorial
14.9 mi · 11%
Meyer Street
11.9 mi · 8%
East 7th Street
3.03 mi · 2%
East State Highway 71
2.67 mi · 2%
Bastrop Freeway
1.89 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Texas State Highway 71

Continue on Texas State Highway 71

102 mi · 01h 47m

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 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15 mi
125.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fayetteville
01h 20m from Austin
Leave By
1:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Austin and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rosenberg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 140.8 miles (226.6 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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?

Fayetteville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.3 miles from Austin and 70.5 miles from Rosenberg.

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

The direct path is about 125.8 miles (202.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 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 1:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.78 one way or $37.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Austin and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rosenberg.

Stop Ideas Near Fayetteville

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

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

BUS

Prairie View, TX

68 mi away
44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n
BUS

Bryan, TX

90 mi away
301 East 26th Street
RAIL

Taylor

102 mi away
118 East First St.
RAIL

Austin

112 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Austin and Rosenberg. Straight-line distance: 125.81 mi (202.47 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
Rosenberg

#2 Rosenberg

City in Texas

Population39,350
Coordinates29.5571800, -95.8085600
Altitude32
CountryUnited States
Start: Austin (-97.74306, 30.26715)
End: Rosenberg (-95.80856, 29.55718)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 227 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 31m
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 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.97 gal
18.81 L · about $18.78
Round trip
$37.56
9.94 gal · 37.62 L
Estimated CO2
44.2 kg one way
Round trip: 88.3 kg / 195 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $18.78 $37.56
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.13 $42.26
Premium $4.59 $22.82 $45.63
Diesel $3.99 $19.85 $39.69

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Austin and Rosenberg. The current time is 16:19:56.

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.