How far is Madisonville, TX from Austin, TX?

The driving distance from Madisonville, TX to Austin, TX is about 138.1 miles (222.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 118.7 miles (191 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 43m 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
138.07 mi
02h 21m
Flight
118.68 mi
191 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
118.68 mi
Kilometers
191 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
138.07 mi
Kilometers
222.21 km
Drive Time
02h 21m

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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 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Austin
Wed, Apr 15, 7:39 PM CDT
Return by in Madisonville
Wed, Apr 15, 10:01 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Madisonville
2026-04-15T17:17
Arrive Austin
Wed, Apr 15, 7:39 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Madisonville
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
Caldwell
TX

City in Burleson County, Texas, United States

From Madisonville
69 mi
01h 10m
To Austin
69.1 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
85°F
Today

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    35.4 mi · 41 min · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on San Jacinto Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · San Jacinto Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on West State Highway 21

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

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right

    1567 ft · 44 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    7.7 mi · 8 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    21.4 mi · 25 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Manor Expressway

    6.1 mi · 6 min · Manor Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

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

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    1.6 km · 1 min · Purple Heart Trail

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Purple Heart Trail

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Purple Heart Trail

  12. 12

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

    1096 ft · 27 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto North Interstate 35

    948 ft · 27 sec · North Interstate 35

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East 6th Street

    2578 ft · 1 min · East 6th Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Congress Avenue

    109 m · 18 sec · Congress Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East 5th Street

    8 m · 1 sec · East 5th Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 5th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Madisonville 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
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West State Highway 21
88.2 mi · 64%
East Main Street
35.4 mi · 26%
Manor Expressway
7.64 mi · 6%
Purple Heart Trail
3.4 mi · 2%
San Jacinto Avenue
1.32 mi · 1%
I 35 South
1.12 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West State Highway 21

Continue on West State Highway 21

58.8 mi · 01h 05m

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 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.4 mi
118.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Caldwell
01h 10m from Madisonville
Leave By
1:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Madisonville and Mostly Cloudy then 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 Madisonville to Austin?

The road trip is about 138.1 miles (222.2 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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?

Caldwell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69 miles from Madisonville and 69.1 miles from Austin.

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

The direct path is about 118.7 miles (191 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.40 one way or $36.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Madisonville and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Austin.

Stop Ideas Near Caldwell

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

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

BUS

Bryan, TX

35 mi away
301 East 26th Street
RAIL

Taylor

69 mi away
118 East First St.
BUS

Prairie View, TX

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

Temple

88 mi away
315 West Ave B

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Madisonville and Austin. Straight-line distance: 118.68 mi (191 km).

Madisonville

#1 Madisonville

City in Texas, USA

Population4,782
Coordinates30.9499100, -95.9116200
Altitude76
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 Main Street (-95.911685, 30.950042)
End: East 5th Street (-97.743073, 30.267115)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 222 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.87 gal
18.44 L · about $18.40
Round trip
$36.81
9.74 gal · 36.88 L
Estimated CO2
43.3 kg one way
Round trip: 86.6 kg / 191 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $18.40 $36.81
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.71 $41.41
Premium $4.59 $22.36 $44.72
Diesel $3.99 $19.45 $38.89

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Madisonville and Austin. The current time is 17:17:31.

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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.