How far is Austin, TX from Victoria, TX?
The driving distance from Austin, TX to Victoria, TX is about 123.8 miles (199.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 108.3 miles (174.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 55m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 27m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Austin and Victoria.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Austin and Victoria.
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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
757 ft · 17 sec · East 7th Street
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Turn left onto North Interstate 35
928 ft · 27 sec · North Interstate 35
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 North, US 290 East
906 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
2985 ft · 42 sec · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight right to continue on Purple Heart Trail
93.8 mi · 1 hr 39 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 6 South, Loop 340 North: Marlin
1 km · 1 min
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Turn straight onto South Interstate 35
2683 ft · 44 sec · South Interstate 35
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Turn slight right onto TX 6 South, Loop 340 North: Marlin
1924 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto South Loop 340
2453 ft · 45 sec · South Loop 340
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Take the ramp slight left toward TX 6 South, Loop 340 North
1154 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
5.6 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right
1317 ft · 34 sec
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Continue on East State Highway 6
6.7 mi · 7 min · East State Highway 6
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Turn slight left
7.7 mi · 12 min
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Turn left onto North Pearl Street
1887 ft · 38 sec · North Pearl Street
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Continue on South Freeman Parkway
1 km · 1 min · South Freeman Parkway
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Turn right onto Old Victoria Road
3.7 mi · 9 min · Old Victoria Road
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Turn left onto Lcr 318
1.4 mi · 5 min · Lcr 318
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lcr 318
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Austin and Victoria.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Purple Heart Trail
Keep slight right to continue on Purple Heart Trail
93.8 mi · 01h 39m
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 Sunny leaving Austin and Mostly Sunny near Victoria.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Austin to Victoria?
The road trip is about 123.8 miles (199.2 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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?
Belton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62 miles from Austin and 61.8 miles from Victoria.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 108.3 miles (174.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 1:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.51 one way or $33.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Austin and Mostly Sunny near Victoria.
Stop Ideas Near Belton
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 Belton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Austin and Victoria. Straight-line distance: 108.33 mi (174.34 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 Victoria
The most populous city in Victoria County, Texas.
| Population | 66,838 |
| Coordinates | 31.5979500, -96.7766600 |
| Altitude | 162 |
| Country | United States |
End: Victoria (-96.77666, 31.59795)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 199 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 32m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.78 | $16.51 | $33.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $18.58 | $37.16 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $20.06 | $40.13 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $17.45 | $34.90 |
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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