How far is Edna, TX from Austin, TX?

The driving distance from Edna, TX to Austin, TX is about 131.4 miles (211.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 110.7 miles (178.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 46m 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
131.38 mi
02h 23m
Flight
110.76 mi
178.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
110.76 mi
Kilometers
178.25 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
131.38 mi
Kilometers
211.43 km
Drive Time
02h 23m

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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 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Austin
Thu, Apr 23, 9:36 AM CDT
Return by in Edna
Thu, Apr 23, 11:59 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Edna
2026-04-23T07:13
Arrive Austin
Thu, Apr 23, 9:36 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Edna
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
Gonzales
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Edna
63.7 mi
01h 11m
To Austin
67.7 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
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 Edna and Austin.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    32 m · 4 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Wells Street

    38.4 mi · 57 min · North Wells Street

  3. 3

    Continue on East Morris Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Morris Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Irvine Street

    731 ft · 18 sec · Irvine Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Grand Avenue

    9.5 mi · 17 min · West Grand Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    15 mi · 16 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    19.8 mi · 23 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South Magnolia Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Magnolia Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on US 183

    10.1 mi · 12 min · US 183

  10. 10

    Continue on South Colorado Street

    4.9 mi · 9 min · South Colorado Street

  11. 11

    Continue on United States Highway 183

    1282 ft · 17 sec · United States Highway 183

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco

    2447 ft · 35 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway

    9.8 mi · 9 min · Pickle Parkway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 183 North: Austin

    1920 ft · 47 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on US Highway 183 South

    11.8 mi · 15 min · US Highway 183 South

  16. 16

    Continue on Bergstrom Expressway

    1.1 km · 41 sec · Bergstrom Expressway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Loop 111: Cesar Chavez Street, 5th Street, 6th Street, 7th Street, Airport Boulevard

    2724 ft · 54 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on East 7th Street

    2.8 mi · 5 min · East 7th Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Brushy Street

    107 m · 18 sec · Brushy Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East 6th Street

    3066 ft · 1 min · East 6th Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Congress Avenue

    109 m · 18 sec · Congress Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East 5th Street

    8 m · 1 sec · East 5th Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 5th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Grand Avenue
44.3 mi · 34%
North Wells Street
38.4 mi · 29%
US Highway 183 South
11.8 mi · 9%
US 183
10.1 mi · 8%
Pickle Parkway
9.81 mi · 7%
South Colorado Street
4.93 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

North Wells Street

Turn right onto North Wells Street

38.4 mi · 00h 57m

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
02h 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.7 mi
110.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gonzales
01h 11m from Edna
Leave By
1:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Edna 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 Edna to Austin?

The road trip is about 131.4 miles (211.4 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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?

Gonzales is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.7 miles from Edna and 67.7 miles from Austin.

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

The direct path is about 110.7 miles (178.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.7 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 1:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.53 one way or $35.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Gonzales

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

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

RAIL

San Marcos Station

63 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Austin

90 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

San Antonio Station

100 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

Taylor

119 mi away
118 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Edna and Austin. Straight-line distance: 110.76 mi (178.25 km).

Edna

#1 Edna

City in Jackson County, Texas, United States

Population5,755
Coordinates28.9785900, -96.6460900
Altitude20
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: Main Street (-96.64616, 28.978691)
End: East 5th Street (-97.743073, 30.267115)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 211 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.64 gal
17.55 L · about $17.53
Round trip
$35.07
9.28 gal · 35.1 L
Estimated CO2
41.2 kg one way
Round trip: 82.5 kg / 182 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $17.53 $35.07
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.73 $39.46
Premium $4.59 $21.30 $42.60
Diesel $3.99 $18.53 $37.06

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 Edna and Austin. The current time is 07:13:22.

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.