How far is Port Aransas, TX from Austin, TX?
The driving distance from Port Aransas, TX to Austin, TX is about 213.4 miles (343.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 173.1 miles (278.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 36m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
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City in Texas, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Port Aransas and Austin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Aransas and Austin.
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Start on the route
9 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto Church Street
19 m · 5 sec · Church Street
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Turn right onto Beach Street
86 m · 10 sec · Beach Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Alister Street
682 ft · 21 sec · North Alister Street
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Turn right onto West Avenue A
2562 ft · 1 min · West Avenue A
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Turn slight right
1155 ft · 22 sec
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Continue on Aransas Pass - Port Aransas, Mustang Island
1593 ft · 5 min · Aransas Pass - Port Aransas, Mustang Island
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Continue straight
6.4 mi · 9 min
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Turn right onto South Commercial Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · South Commercial Street
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Turn straight onto State Highway 35 North
3.2 mi · 4 min · State Highway 35 North
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Turn left onto State Highway 188
9.7 mi · 10 min · State Highway 188
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Turn right onto Farm to Market Road 136
10 mi · 12 min · Farm to Market Road 136
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Continue straight
9.6 mi · 10 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto South Alamo Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · South Alamo Street
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Continue on North Alamo Street
1.2 km · 1 min · North Alamo Street
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Continue on US Highway 183
22.6 mi · 24 min · US Highway 183
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Continue on South Jefferson Street
3.7 mi · 6 min · South Jefferson Street
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Continue on North US Highway 183
28.6 mi · 32 min · North US Highway 183
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Continue on South Esplanade Street
2.8 mi · 4 min · South Esplanade Street
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Continue on North US Highway 183
22.7 mi · 25 min · North US Highway 183
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Continue straight
6 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
19.8 mi · 23 min
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Turn right onto South Magnolia Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Magnolia Avenue
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Continue on US 183
10.1 mi · 12 min · US 183
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Continue on South Colorado Street
4.9 mi · 9 min · South Colorado Street
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Continue on United States Highway 183
1282 ft · 17 sec · United States Highway 183
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Keep slight left to continue on TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco
2447 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway
9.8 mi · 9 min · Pickle Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 183 North: Austin
1920 ft · 47 sec
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Continue on US Highway 183 South
11.8 mi · 15 min · US Highway 183 South
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Continue on Bergstrom Expressway
1.1 km · 41 sec · Bergstrom Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Loop 111: Cesar Chavez Street, 5th Street, 6th Street, 7th Street, Airport Boulevard
2724 ft · 54 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on East 7th Street
2.8 mi · 5 min · East 7th Street
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Turn left onto Brushy Street
107 m · 18 sec · Brushy Street
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Turn right onto East 6th Street
3066 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 Port Aransas 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.
North US Highway 183
Continue on North US Highway 183
28.6 mi · 00h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Port Aransas to Austin?
The road trip is about 213.4 miles (343.5 km) and usually takes 03h 48m 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?
Cuero is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.7 miles from Port Aransas and 115.8 miles from Austin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 173.1 miles (278.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.3 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 9:24 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.46 one way or $56.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Port Aransas and Showers And Thunderstorms near Austin.
Stop Ideas Near Cuero
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Port Aransas and Austin. Straight-line distance: 173.09 mi (278.56 km).
#1 Port Aransas
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 4,409 |
| Coordinates | 27.8339200, -97.0611000 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| 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: 344 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 39m |
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 | $3.78 | $28.46 | $56.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $32.02 | $64.04 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $34.57 | $69.14 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $30.07 | $60.13 |
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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