How far is Comfort, TX from Austin, TX?

The driving distance from Comfort, TX to Austin, TX is about 92.1 miles (148.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.5 miles (116.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 43m 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
92.12 mi
01h 51m
Flight
72.46 mi
116.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.46 mi
Kilometers
116.62 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.12 mi
Kilometers
148.26 km
Drive Time
01h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Austin
Thu, Apr 23, 6:03 AM CDT
Return by in Comfort
Thu, Apr 23, 7:54 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Comfort
2026-04-23T04:11
Arrive Austin
Thu, Apr 23, 6:03 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Comfort
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
Blanco
TX

City in Blanco County, Texas, United States

From Comfort
45.9 mi
00h 55m
To Austin
46.2 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    734 ft · 17 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto US Highway 87

    120 m · 11 sec · US Highway 87

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Ranch Road 473

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Ranch Road 473

  4. 4

    Turn right

    7.3 mi · 9 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Sisterdale Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Sisterdale Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Ranch Road 473

    20.7 mi · 26 min · Ranch Road 473

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South US Highway 281

    8.4 mi · 10 min · South US Highway 281

  8. 8

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on North US Highway 281

    6.7 mi · 7 min · North US Highway 281

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East US Highway 290

    30.9 mi · 38 min · East US Highway 290

  11. 11

    Continue on West US Highway 290

    1424 ft · 18 sec · West US Highway 290

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left

    892 ft · 22 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on West US Highway 290

    2 mi · 2 min · West US Highway 290

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Loop 1 North

    1.1 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto South Mopac Expressway

    4 mi · 5 min · South Mopac Expressway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward 5th Street, Lake Austin Boulevard, Cesar Chavez Street

    659 ft · 12 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on West 5th Street, Lake Austin Boulevard

    775 ft · 15 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on 5th Street

    37 m · 2 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto West 5th Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · West 5th Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 5th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East US Highway 290
30.9 mi · 34%
Ranch Road 473
25.5 mi · 28%
South US Highway 281
8.4 mi · 9%
North US Highway 281
6.75 mi · 7%
West US Highway 290
4.1 mi · 4%
South Mopac Expressway
3.95 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

East US Highway 290

Turn right onto East US Highway 290

30.9 mi · 00h 38m

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.6 mi
72.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Blanco
00h 55m from Comfort
Leave By
2:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Comfort 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 Comfort to Austin?

The road trip is about 92.1 miles (148.3 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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?

Blanco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.9 miles from Comfort and 46.2 miles from Austin.

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

The direct path is about 72.5 miles (116.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.6 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 2:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.28 one way or $24.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Comfort and Mostly Cloudy near Austin.

Stop Ideas Near Blanco

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

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

RAIL

San Marcos Station

53 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Austin

67 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

San Antonio Station

76 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

Taylor

110 mi away
118 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Comfort and Austin. Straight-line distance: 72.46 mi (116.62 km).

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#1 Comfort

Sense of physical or psychological ease; state of being comfortable and free from stress

Population2,363
Coordinates29.9677100, -98.9050300
Altitude435
CountryUnited States
Austin

#2 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
Start: (-98.905084, 29.967848)
End: East 5th Street (-97.743073, 30.267115)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 148 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.25 gal
12.31 L · about $12.28
Round trip
$24.56
6.5 gal · 24.62 L
Estimated CO2
28.9 kg one way
Round trip: 57.8 kg / 127 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $12.28 $24.56
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.82 $27.64
Premium $4.59 $14.92 $29.84
Diesel $3.99 $12.98 $25.95

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 Comfort and Austin. The current time is 04:11:41.

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.