How far is Riesel, TX from Austin, TX?
The driving distance from Riesel, TX to Austin, TX is about 117.1 miles (188.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 96.6 miles (155.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 53m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Riesel and Austin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Riesel and Austin.
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Start on South Jena Street
31 m · 10 sec · South Jena Street
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Turn left onto East Frederick Street
114 m · 13 sec · East Frederick Street
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Turn right onto North Memorial Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Memorial Street
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Continue on East State Highway 6
9.1 mi · 9 min · East State Highway 6
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Take the exit slight right
1450 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto East Loop 340
5.6 mi · 7 min · East Loop 340
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35: Dallas-Fort Worth, Austin
1031 ft · 25 sec
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Turn straight onto South Loop 340
1097 ft · 22 sec · South Loop 340
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Continue on South Loop 340
3110 ft · 1 min · South Loop 340
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Turn slight right onto I 35 South: Austin
1139 ft · 50 sec
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Turn straight onto South Interstate 35
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Interstate 35
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 South
2288 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
36.1 mi · 37 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight left
55.8 mi · 59 min
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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 Riesel and Austin.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Purple Heart Trail
Keep slight left
55.8 mi · 00h 59m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Riesel and 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 Riesel to Austin?
The road trip is about 117.1 miles (188.5 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?
Belton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.3 miles from Riesel and 59.8 miles from Austin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 96.6 miles (155.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.5 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 2:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.61 one way or $31.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Riesel and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Austin.
Stop Ideas Near Belton
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 Riesel and Austin. Straight-line distance: 96.57 mi (155.42 km).
#1 Riesel
City in McLennan County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,049 |
| Coordinates | 31.4748900, -96.9233300 |
| Altitude | 154 |
| 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: 189 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 27m |
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 | $15.61 | $31.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $17.56 | $35.12 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $18.96 | $37.92 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $16.49 | $32.98 |
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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