How far is Austin, TX from Seguin, TX?
The driving distance from Austin, TX to Seguin, TX is about 51.8 miles (83.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50 miles (80.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 01h 06m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The most populous city in Hays County, Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Austin and Seguin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Austin and Seguin.
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Start on East 5th Street
2551 ft · 1 min · East 5th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Interstate 35
1893 ft · 40 sec · North Interstate 35
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 South
899 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
28.5 mi · 31 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward C M Allen Parkway
1052 ft · 26 sec
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Turn straight onto North Interstate 35
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Interstate 35
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Turn left onto South Guadalupe Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · South Guadalupe Street
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Turn straight onto State Highway 123
15.5 mi · 20 min · State Highway 123
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Turn right
3.3 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto West Court Street
9 m · 1 sec · West Court Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Court Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Austin and Seguin.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Purple Heart Trail
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
28.5 mi · 00h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Austin and Mostly Cloudy near Seguin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Austin to Seguin?
The road trip is about 51.8 miles (83.4 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?
San Marcos is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26 miles from Austin and 25.8 miles from Seguin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50 miles (80.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 4:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.92 one way or $13.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Austin and Mostly Cloudy near Seguin.
Stop Ideas Near San Marcos
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 San Marcos.
San Marcos Station
Austin
San Antonio Station
Taylor
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Austin and Seguin. Straight-line distance: 50.04 mi (80.53 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 Seguin
City in and the county seat of Guadalupe County, Texas, United States
| Population | 30,165 |
| Coordinates | 29.5688400, -97.9647300 |
| Altitude | 159 |
| Country | United States |
End: Seguin (-97.96473, 29.56884)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 83 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $6.92 | $13.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $7.78 | $15.56 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $8.40 | $16.80 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $7.31 | $14.61 |
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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