How far is Pine Island, TX from Austin, TX?
The driving distance from Pine Island, TX to Austin, TX is about 115.6 miles (186 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 102.9 miles (165.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 02m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pine Island and Austin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pine Island and Austin.
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Start on FM 359
3.1 mi · 5 min · FM 359
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At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 290
1 km · 1 min · US Highway 290
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Continue straight
1801 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
23.6 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 290 West: Austin
53.4 mi · 1 hr
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Continue straight
21.4 mi · 25 min
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Continue on Manor Expressway
6.1 mi · 6 min · Manor Expressway
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Continue straight
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35 South, US 290 West
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
1.6 km · 1 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight left to continue on Purple Heart Trail
2.4 mi · 3 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward 8th–3rd Streets, Huston-Tillotson University
1096 ft · 27 sec
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Turn straight onto North Interstate 35
948 ft · 27 sec · North Interstate 35
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Turn right onto East 6th Street
2578 ft · 1 min · East 6th Street
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Turn left onto Congress Avenue
109 m · 18 sec · Congress Avenue
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Turn left onto East 5th Street
8 m · 1 sec · East 5th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 5th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pine Island and Austin.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 290 West
Take the exit slight right toward US 290 West: Austin
53.4 mi · 01h 00m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Pine Island and Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Austin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pine Island to Austin?
The road trip is about 115.6 miles (186 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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 57.7 miles from Pine Island and 57.8 miles from Austin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 102.9 miles (165.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:26 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.61 one way or $29.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Pine Island and Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Austin.
Stop Ideas Near Giddings
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Giddings.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pine Island and Austin. Straight-line distance: 102.91 mi (165.61 km).
#1 Pine Island
Pine Island is a place in Texas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.0580000, -96.0374600 |
| Altitude | 60 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Austin
The eleventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the Austin metropolitan area.
| Population | 995,484 |
| Coordinates | 30.2671500, -97.7430600 |
| Altitude | 149 |
| Country | United States |
End: East 5th Street (-97.743073, 30.267115)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 186 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 26m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.58 | $14.61 | $29.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.09 | $16.70 | $33.41 |
| Premium | $4.47 | $18.25 | $36.49 |
| Diesel | $5.68 | $23.18 | $46.37 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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