How far is Jasper, TX from Austin, TX?

The driving distance from Jasper, TX to Austin, TX is about 259.8 miles (418.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 227.4 miles (365.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 17m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
259.78 mi
04h 38m
Flight
227.33 mi
365.86 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
227.33 mi
Kilometers
365.86 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
259.78 mi
Kilometers
418.07 km
Drive Time
04h 38m

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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 04h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Austin
Thu, Apr 23, 12:50 AM CDT
Return by in Jasper
Thu, Apr 23, 5:29 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jasper
2026-04-22T20:11
Arrive Austin
Thu, Apr 23, 12:50 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:42 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jasper
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Anderson
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Jasper
129.7 mi
02h 19m
To Austin
130.1 mi
02h 19m

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 SE
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 Jasper and Austin.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Wheeler Street

    3190 ft · 1 min · South Wheeler Street

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight right

    85 m · 8 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    102.2 mi · 1 hr 56 min

  4. 4

    Continue on 11th Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · 11th Street

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 30 West

    46.6 mi · 54 min · State Highway 30 West

  6. 6

    Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 158

    1.1 km · 1 min · Farm-to-Market Road 158

  7. 7

    Continue on Boonville Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Boonville Road

  8. 8

    Continue on East William J Bryan Parkway

    2.2 mi · 4 min · East William J Bryan Parkway

  9. 9

    Continue on West William J Bryan Parkway

    1.6 km · 2 min · West William J Bryan Parkway

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West State Highway 21

    58.8 mi · 1 hr 5 min · West State Highway 21

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    1567 ft · 44 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    7.7 mi · 8 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    21.4 mi · 25 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Manor Expressway

    6.1 mi · 6 min · Manor Expressway

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35 South, US 290 West

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    1.6 km · 1 min · Purple Heart Trail

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Purple Heart Trail

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Purple Heart Trail

  19. 19

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

    1096 ft · 27 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto North Interstate 35

    948 ft · 27 sec · North Interstate 35

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East 6th Street

    2578 ft · 1 min · East 6th Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Congress Avenue

    109 m · 18 sec · Congress Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East 5th Street

    8 m · 1 sec · East 5th Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 5th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jasper 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
24 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Wheeler Street
103 mi · 40%
West State Highway 21
88.2 mi · 34%
State Highway 30 West
46.6 mi · 18%
Manor Expressway
7.64 mi · 3%
Purple Heart Trail
3.4 mi · 1%
Boonville Road
3.26 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Wheeler Street

Merge slight left

102 mi · 01h 56m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 38m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.4 mi
227.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Anderson
02h 19m from Jasper
Leave By
7:42 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jasper 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 Jasper to Austin?

The road trip is about 259.8 miles (418.1 km) and usually takes 04h 38m 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?

Anderson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129.7 miles from Jasper and 130.1 miles from Austin.

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

The direct path is about 227.4 miles (365.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.4 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 7:42 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.65 one way or $69.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Anderson

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

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

BUS

Bryan, TX

42 mi away
301 East 26th Street
BUS

Prairie View, TX

46 mi away
44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n
RAIL

Houston

100 mi away
902 Washington Ave.
BUS

Houston, TX

101 mi away
2121 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jasper and Austin. Straight-line distance: 227.33 mi (365.86 km).

Jasper

#1 Jasper

City in Texas, United States

Population7,597
Coordinates30.9202000, -93.9965800
Altitude62
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: US 96 (-93.996858, 30.920197)
End: East 5th Street (-97.743073, 30.267115)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 418 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.17 gal
34.7 L · about $34.65
Round trip
$69.31
18.34 gal · 69.4 L
Estimated CO2
81.5 kg one way
Round trip: 163 kg / 359 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $34.65 $69.31
Mid-grade $4.25 $38.99 $77.98
Premium $4.59 $42.10 $84.20
Diesel $3.99 $36.62 $73.23

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 Jasper and Austin. The current time is 20:11:51.

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.