How far is Jones Creek, TX from Austin, TX?

The driving distance from Jones Creek, TX to Austin, TX is about 198.6 miles (319.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 164.1 miles (264.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 26m 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
198.57 mi
03h 43m
Flight
164.11 mi
264.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
164.11 mi
Kilometers
264.11 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
198.57 mi
Kilometers
319.56 km
Drive Time
03h 43m

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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 03h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Austin
Fri, Apr 17, 11:01 PM CDT
Return by in Jones Creek
Sat, Apr 18, 2:44 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jones Creek
2026-04-17T19:18
Arrive Austin
Fri, Apr 17, 11:01 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM CDT

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

Leave by
9:34 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jones Creek
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
Columbus
TX

City in Colorado County, Texas, United States

From Jones Creek
92 mi
01h 51m
To Austin
106.6 mi
01h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
90°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jones Creek and Austin.

  1. 1

    Start on Stephen F Austin Street

    2533 ft · 1 min · Stephen F Austin Street

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left

    39.3 mi · 59 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Street

    8.9 mi · 16 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Turn left

    4.6 mi · 8 min

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 90A West

    5 mi · 7 min · US Highway 90A West

  7. 7

    Continue on Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on US Highway 90A

    9.1 mi · 13 min · US Highway 90A

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on US Highway 90A

    5.4 mi · 6 min · US Highway 90A

  11. 11

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · East Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn slight left onto Boothe Drive

    1844 ft · 52 sec · Boothe Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on South McCarty Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · South McCarty Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on US Highway 90A

    7.4 mi · 8 min · US Highway 90A

  15. 15

    Turn right onto State Highway 71

    9.8 mi · 10 min · State Highway 71

  16. 16

    Turn left onto I-10 Service Road

    136 m · 9 sec · I-10 Service Road

  17. 17

    Take the ramp straight

    1330 ft · 32 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 71 West: La Grange, Austin

    2832 ft · 33 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    77.2 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  21. 21

    Continue on Bastrop Freeway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Bastrop Freeway

  22. 22

    Continue on East State Highway 71

    2.2 mi · 3 min · East State Highway 71

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward US 183 North, 183 Toll North: Lampasas

    2773 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Bastrop Highway

    2088 ft · 27 sec · Bastrop Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Bergstrom Expressway

    1.1 km · 41 sec · Bergstrom Expressway

  26. 26

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

    2724 ft · 54 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on East 7th Street

    2.8 mi · 5 min · East 7th Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Brushy Street

    107 m · 18 sec · Brushy Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto East 6th Street

    3066 ft · 1 min · East 6th Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Congress Avenue

    109 m · 18 sec · Congress Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn left onto East 5th Street

    8 m · 1 sec · East 5th Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 5th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
32 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
TX 71 West
77.7 mi · 39%
US Highway 90A
21.9 mi · 11%
Main Street
11.1 mi · 6%
State Highway 71
9.8 mi · 5%
US Highway 90A West
5.01 mi · 3%
East 7th Street
2.79 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

TX 71 West

Keep slight left

77.2 mi · 01h 22m

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
03h 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.5 mi
164.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Columbus
01h 51m from Jones Creek
Leave By
9:34 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Jones Creek and Partly Sunny near Austin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jones Creek to Austin?

The road trip is about 198.6 miles (319.6 km) and usually takes 03h 43m 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?

Columbus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92 miles from Jones Creek and 106.6 miles from Austin.

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

The direct path is about 164.1 miles (264.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.5 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 9:34 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.49 one way or $52.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Jones Creek and Partly Sunny near Austin.

Stop Ideas Near Columbus

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

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

BUS

Prairie View, TX

67 mi away
44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n
BUS

Bryan, TX

109 mi away
301 East 26th Street
RAIL

Houston

113 mi away
902 Washington Ave.
BUS

Houston, TX

113 mi away
2121 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jones Creek and Austin. Straight-line distance: 164.11 mi (264.11 km).

Jones Creek

#1 Jones Creek

City in Brazoria County, Texas, United States of America

Population2,062
Coordinates28.9685800, -95.4552200
Altitude4
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: Stephen F Austin Street (-95.455186, 28.968441)
End: East 5th Street (-97.743073, 30.267115)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 320 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.01 gal
26.52 L · about $26.49
Round trip
$52.98
14.02 gal · 53.04 L
Estimated CO2
62.3 kg one way
Round trip: 124.6 kg / 275 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $26.49 $52.98
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.81 $59.61
Premium $4.59 $32.18 $64.37
Diesel $3.99 $27.99 $55.98

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Jones Creek and Austin. The current time is 19:18:06.

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.