How far is Grandview, TX from Austin, TX?

The driving distance from Grandview, TX to Austin, TX is about 156.2 miles (251.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 142.4 miles (229.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 01m 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
156.19 mi
02h 30m
Flight
142.36 mi
229.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
142.36 mi
Kilometers
229.11 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
156.19 mi
Kilometers
251.36 km
Drive Time
02h 30m

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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 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Austin
Wed, Apr 22, 9:00 PM CDT
Return by in Grandview
Wed, Apr 22, 11:31 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grandview
2026-04-22T18:29
Arrive Austin
Wed, Apr 22, 9:00 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:31 AM to 12:31 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Grandview
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
Troy
TX

City in Bell County, Texas

From Grandview
76.8 mi
01h 15m
To Austin
79.3 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    17 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Criner Street

    2578 ft · 52 sec · East Criner Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    1312 ft · 32 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    48.9 mi · 49 min

  5. 5

    Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

  6. 6

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    37.9 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    55.8 mi · 59 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Purple Heart Trail

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Purple Heart Trail

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward 8th–3rd Streets, Huston-Tillotson University

    1096 ft · 27 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto North Interstate 35

    948 ft · 27 sec · North Interstate 35

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East 6th Street

    2578 ft · 1 min · East 6th Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Congress Avenue

    109 m · 18 sec · Congress Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East 5th Street

    8 m · 1 sec · East 5th Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 5th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Grandview 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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
96.1 mi · 62%
East Criner Street
49.6 mi · 32%
North Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.63 mi · 4%
East 6th Street
0.49 mi
8th–3rd Streets
0.21 mi
North Interstate 35
0.18 mi
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Trail

Keep slight left

55.8 mi · 00h 59m

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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.8 mi
142.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Troy
01h 15m from Grandview
Leave By
1:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Grandview and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Austin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Grandview to Austin?

The road trip is about 156.2 miles (251.4 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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?

Troy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.8 miles from Grandview and 79.3 miles from Austin.

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

The direct path is about 142.4 miles (229.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 1:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.82 one way or $41.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Grandview and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Austin.

Stop Ideas Near Troy

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

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

RAIL

Temple

13 mi away
315 West Ave B
RAIL

McGregor

27 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
BUS

Killeen, Texas

42 mi away
200 East Avenue C
BUS

Waco, TX

42 mi away
301 South 8th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Grandview and Austin. Straight-line distance: 142.36 mi (229.11 km).

Grandview

#1 Grandview

City in Johnson County, Texas, United States of America

Population1,817
Coordinates32.2704200, -97.1791800
Altitude211
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: East Criner Street (-97.179194, 32.27027)
End: East 5th Street (-97.743073, 30.267115)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 251 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.51 gal
20.86 L · about $20.82
Round trip
$41.64
11.02 gal · 41.72 L
Estimated CO2
49 kg one way
Round trip: 97.9 kg / 216 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $20.82 $41.64
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.43 $46.86
Premium $4.59 $25.30 $50.59
Diesel $3.99 $22.00 $44.00

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Grandview and Austin. The current time is 18:29:38.

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.