How far is Austin, TX from Stockdale, TX?

The driving distance from Austin, TX to Stockdale, TX is about 83.1 miles (133.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.4 miles (116.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 18m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
83.08 mi
01h 39m
Flight
72.36 mi
116.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.36 mi
Kilometers
116.46 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.08 mi
Kilometers
133.71 km
Drive Time
01h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stockdale
Sat, Apr 18, 8:28 PM CDT
Return by in Austin
Sat, Apr 18, 10:07 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Austin
2026-04-18T18:48
Arrive Stockdale
Sat, Apr 18, 8:28 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:12 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
Staples
TX

City in Guadalupe County, Texas

From Austin
41.6 mi
00h 49m
To Stockdale
41.4 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
83°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    11.7 mi · 15 min · Bastrop Highway

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight toward TX 130 Toll South: Lockhart, San Antonio

    1565 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway

    36.8 mi · 32 min · Pickle Parkway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 90: Seguin

    1378 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right

    4.7 mi · 6 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Highway 123 Bypass

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Highway 123 Bypass

  14. 14

    Continue on South Highway 123 Bypass

    3.4 mi · 5 min · South Highway 123 Bypass

  15. 15

    Continue on South State Highway 123

    20 mi · 30 min · South State Highway 123

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Highway 123 North

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pickle Parkway
36.8 mi · 44%
South State Highway 123
20 mi · 24%
Bastrop Highway
11.7 mi · 14%
South Highway 123 Bypass
3.35 mi · 4%
East 7th Street
3.03 mi · 4%
North Highway 123 Bypass
1.14 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pickle Parkway

Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway

36.8 mi · 00h 32m

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
01h 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.7 mi
72.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Staples
00h 49m from Austin
Leave By
3:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Austin and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Stockdale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 83.1 miles (133.7 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?

Staples is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.6 miles from Austin and 41.4 miles from Stockdale.

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

The direct path is about 72.4 miles (116.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 3:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.07 one way or $22.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Austin and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Stockdale.

Stop Ideas Near Staples

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

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

RAIL

San Marcos Station

15 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Austin

55 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

San Antonio Station

74 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

Taylor

97 mi away
118 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Austin and Stockdale. Straight-line distance: 72.36 mi (116.46 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
Stockdale

#2 Stockdale

City in Wilson County, Texas, United States

Population1,672
Coordinates29.2369100, -97.9600000
Altitude135
CountryUnited States
Start: Austin (-97.74306, 30.26715)
End: Stockdale (-97.96, 29.23691)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 134 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.93 gal
11.1 L · about $11.07
Round trip
$22.14
5.86 gal · 22.2 L
Estimated CO2
26 kg one way
Round trip: 52.1 kg / 115 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $11.07 $22.14
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.46 $24.92
Premium $4.59 $13.45 $26.90
Diesel $3.99 $11.70 $23.40

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Austin and Stockdale. The current time is 18:48:59.

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.