How far is Merkel, TX from Austin, TX?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Merkel and Austin is 202.74 miles (326.29 km).
Flight distance from Merkel, TX to Austin, TX is 202.74 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 28 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 25 minutes to travel from Merkel to Austin with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Merkel, Texas to Austin, Texas is: 235.39 miles (378.83 km) by car.
Driving from Merkel to Austin will take approximately 03 hours 53 minutes.
#1 Merkel
City in Texas
| Population | 2629 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 32°28'14"N 100°0'46"W |
| Latitude | 32.4706800 |
| Longitude | -100.0128700 |
| Altitude | 570 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Austin
The eleventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the Austin metropolitan area. It is located in central Texas. Austin is a major center for the technology industry and is home to the University of Texas at Austin.
| Population | 995484 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 30°16'2"N 97°44'35"W |
| Latitude | 30.2671500 |
| Longitude | -97.7430600 |
| Altitude | 149 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Austin: East 5th Street (-97.743073,30.267115)
Estimated Travel Time Between Merkel and Austin
The distance between Merkel and Austin is 379 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 12 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Merkel and Austin. The current time is 15:55:45.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07 hours 50 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05 hours 53 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 42 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 55 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 21 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 08 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 56 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 31.44 liters (8.31 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Merkel and Austin.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Merkel to Austin is $25.09 (diesel $33.17).
Texas gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.02 | $3.45 | $3.78 | $3.99 |
| Total | $25.09 | $28.62 | $31.37 | $33.17 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Texas ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.021 (Diesel $3.993) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 19, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Merkel and Austin (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
Distance to Other Cities
Driving distance from Montopolis, TX to Merkel 238.22 miles (383 km)
Driving distance from Rhode Island, TX to Merkel 269.34 miles (433 km)
