How far is Navasota, TX from Austin, TX?

The driving distance from Navasota, TX to Austin, TX is about 114.6 miles (184.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 99 miles (159.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 08m 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
114.66 mi
02h 04m
Flight
99.07 mi
159.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
99.07 mi
Kilometers
159.44 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
114.66 mi
Kilometers
184.53 km
Drive Time
02h 04m

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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 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Austin
Tue, May 12, 10:03 PM CDT
Return by in Navasota
Wed, May 13, 12:07 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Navasota
2026-05-12T19:59
Arrive Austin
Tue, May 12, 10:03 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Navasota
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
Giddings
TX

City in Texas

From Navasota
57 mi
01h 02m
To Austin
57.7 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
85°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South La Salle Street

    73 m · 8 sec · South La Salle Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Washington Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · East Washington Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 105

    21.6 mi · 28 min · State Highway 105

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    2955 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Chappell Hill Street

    1376 ft · 30 sec · North Chappell Hill Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    2 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on US Highway 290 West

    53.2 mi · 59 min · US Highway 290 West

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    21.4 mi · 25 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Manor Expressway

    6.1 mi · 6 min · Manor Expressway

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

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

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    1.6 km · 1 min · Purple Heart Trail

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Purple Heart Trail

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Purple Heart Trail

  14. 14

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

    1096 ft · 27 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto North Interstate 35

    948 ft · 27 sec · North Interstate 35

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East 6th Street

    2578 ft · 1 min · East 6th Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Congress Avenue

    109 m · 18 sec · Congress Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East 5th Street

    8 m · 1 sec · East 5th Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 5th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Navasota 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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 290 West
74.6 mi · 65%
State Highway 105
22.2 mi · 19%
Manor Expressway
7.64 mi · 7%
Purple Heart Trail
3.4 mi · 3%
East Main Street
2.02 mi · 2%
East Washington Avenue
1.89 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 290 West

Continue on US Highway 290 West

53.2 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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.6 mi
99 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Giddings
01h 02m from Navasota
Leave By
2:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Navasota and Sunny near Austin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 114.6 miles (184.5 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?

Giddings is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57 miles from Navasota and 57.7 miles from Austin.

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

The direct path is about 99 miles (159.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 2:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.30 one way or $30.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Navasota and Sunny near Austin.

Stop Ideas Near Giddings

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

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

RAIL

Taylor

62 mi away
118 East First St.
BUS

Bryan, TX

77 mi away
301 East 26th Street
RAIL

Austin

79 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
BUS

Prairie View, TX

92 mi away
44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Navasota and Austin. Straight-line distance: 99.07 mi (159.44 km).

Navasota

#1 Navasota

City in the U.

Population8,374
Coordinates30.3879800, -96.0877300
Altitude66
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: South La Salle Street (-96.087699, 30.387998)
End: East 5th Street (-97.743073, 30.267115)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 185 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.05 gal
15.32 L · about $15.30
Round trip
$30.61
8.1 gal · 30.64 L
Estimated CO2
36 kg one way
Round trip: 72 kg / 159 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $15.30 $30.61
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.22 $34.44
Premium $4.59 $18.59 $37.19
Diesel $3.99 $16.17 $32.34

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Navasota and Austin. The current time is 19:59:37.

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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.