How far is Conroe, TX from Austin, TX?
The driving distance from Conroe, TX to Austin, TX is about 171.7 miles (276.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 136.5 miles (219.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 40m 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 50m.
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.
Town in Washington County, Texas, US
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Conroe and Austin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Conroe and Austin.
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Start on North Pacific Street
1131 ft · 51 sec · North Pacific Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1654 ft · 46 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Mill Avenue
663 ft · 25 sec · Mill Avenue
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Turn left onto South Frazier Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Frazier Street
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Turn right onto South Loop 336 West
615 ft · 19 sec · South Loop 336 West
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Turn left onto Interstate 45 North Frontage Road
135 m · 11 sec · Interstate 45 North Frontage Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 45 South
1012 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 1488: Magnolia, Hempstead
1300 ft · 32 sec
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Turn straight onto Interstate 45 North Frontage Road
67 m · 4 sec · Interstate 45 North Frontage Road
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Turn slight right
1132 ft · 41 sec
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Turn straight onto FM 1488
13.3 mi · 20 min · FM 1488
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Continue straight
22 mi · 33 min
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Turn right onto FM 1488
4 mi · 6 min · FM 1488
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Turn slight right
49 m · 6 sec
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Take the ramp slight right
1627 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
23.6 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 290 West: Austin
53.4 mi · 1 hr
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Continue straight
21.4 mi · 25 min
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Continue on Manor Expressway
6.1 mi · 6 min · Manor Expressway
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Continue straight
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35 South, US 290 West
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
1.6 km · 1 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight left to continue on Purple Heart Trail
2.4 mi · 3 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward 8th–3rd Streets, Huston-Tillotson University
1096 ft · 27 sec
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Turn straight onto North Interstate 35
948 ft · 27 sec · North Interstate 35
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Turn right onto East 6th Street
2578 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 Conroe and Austin.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
US 290 West
Take the exit slight right toward US 290 West: Austin
53.4 mi · 01h 00m
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 then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Conroe 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 Conroe to Austin?
The road trip is about 171.7 miles (276.3 km) and usually takes 02h 50m 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?
Burton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.2 miles from Conroe and 93.5 miles from Austin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 136.5 miles (219.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.2 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 12:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.90 one way or $45.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Conroe and Mostly Cloudy near Austin.
Stop Ideas Near Burton
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 Burton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Conroe and Austin. Straight-line distance: 136.48 mi (219.64 km).
#1 Conroe
The third most populous city in Montgomery County, Texas.
| Population | 96,214 |
| Coordinates | 30.3118800, -95.4560500 |
| Altitude | 67 |
| 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: 276 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 08m |
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 | $22.90 | $45.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.77 | $51.53 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $27.82 | $55.64 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $24.20 | $48.40 |
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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