How far is Clute, TX from Austin, TX?
The driving distance from Clute, TX to Austin, TX is about 215.2 miles (346.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 164.8 miles (265.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 48m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 24m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Colorado County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clute and Austin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clute and Austin.
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Start on East Main Street
2286 ft · 51 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on South Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto State Highway 332 West
1194 ft · 23 sec · State Highway 332 West
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Take the ramp slight left
747 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Nolan Ryan Expressway
3.7 mi · 5 min · Nolan Ryan Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 332
671 ft · 14 sec
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Continue on State Highway 228
1183 ft · 24 sec · State Highway 228
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Turn left onto State Highway 332 West
7.5 mi · 11 min · State Highway 332 West
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Turn right onto North Brooks Street
29.4 mi · 44 min · North Brooks Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
8.9 mi · 16 min · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right
1 km · 1 min
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Turn left
4.6 mi · 8 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 90A West
5 mi · 7 min · US Highway 90A West
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Continue on Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on US Highway 90A
9.1 mi · 13 min · US Highway 90A
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Continue on Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on US Highway 90A
5.4 mi · 6 min · US Highway 90A
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Continue on East Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn slight left onto Boothe Drive
1844 ft · 52 sec · Boothe Drive
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Continue on South McCarty Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · South McCarty Avenue
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Continue on US Highway 90A
7.4 mi · 8 min · US Highway 90A
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Turn right onto State Highway 71
9.8 mi · 10 min · State Highway 71
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Turn left onto I-10 Service Road
136 m · 9 sec · I-10 Service Road
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Take the ramp straight
1330 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
1.3 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 71 West: La Grange, Austin
2832 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left
77.2 mi · 1 hr 22 min
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Continue on Bastrop Freeway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Bastrop Freeway
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Continue on East State Highway 71
2.2 mi · 3 min · East State Highway 71
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Take the exit slight right toward US 183 North, 183 Toll North: Lampasas
2773 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Bastrop Highway
2088 ft · 27 sec · Bastrop Highway
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Continue on Bergstrom Expressway
1.1 km · 41 sec · Bergstrom Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Loop 111: Cesar Chavez Street, 5th Street, 6th Street, 7th Street, Airport Boulevard
2724 ft · 54 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on East 7th Street
2.8 mi · 5 min · East 7th Street
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Turn left onto Brushy Street
107 m · 18 sec · Brushy Street
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Turn right onto East 6th Street
3066 ft · 1 min · East 6th Street
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Turn left onto Congress Avenue
109 m · 18 sec · Congress Avenue
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Turn left onto East 5th Street
8 m · 1 sec · East 5th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 5th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clute and Austin.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
TX 71 West
Keep slight left
77.2 mi · 01h 22m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Clute and Mostly Cloudy near Austin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clute to Austin?
The road trip is about 215.2 miles (346.3 km) and usually takes 03h 24m 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?
Columbus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.3 miles from Clute and 121.9 miles from Austin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 164.8 miles (265.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.4 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 10:12 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.68 one way or $57.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Clute and Mostly Cloudy near Austin.
Stop Ideas Near Columbus
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 Columbus.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clute and Austin. Straight-line distance: 164.87 mi (265.34 km).
#1 Clute
City in Brazoria County, Texas, United States
| Population | 11,724 |
| Coordinates | 29.0246900, -95.3988300 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: East 5th Street (-97.743073, 30.267115)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 346 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 41m |
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 | $28.68 | $57.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $32.27 | $64.55 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $34.85 | $69.69 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $30.31 | $60.61 |
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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