How far is Rosharon, TX from Austin, TX?
The driving distance from Rosharon, TX to Austin, TX is about 183.7 miles (295.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 150.7 miles (242.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 09m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Colorado County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rosharon and Austin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rosharon and Austin.
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Start on 1st Street
11 m · 7 sec · 1st Street
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Turn left onto 1st Avenue
127 m · 20 sec · 1st Avenue
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Turn right onto FM 521
11.2 mi · 17 min · FM 521
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Turn left
2750 ft · 2 min
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Turn straight
1.3 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
891 ft · 17 sec
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Continue straight
2.5 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
9.1 mi · 15 min
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Turn slight right
76 m · 5 sec
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Continue on State Highway 6 South Frontage Road
1 km · 1 min · State Highway 6 South Frontage Road
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Turn left onto US Highway 90A
2.3 mi · 4 min · US Highway 90A
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Turn right onto West Grand Parkway South
2767 ft · 1 min · West Grand Parkway South
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Merge slight left onto West Grand Parkway South
14.2 mi · 16 min · West Grand Parkway South
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West, I 10 East: San Antonio, Houston
2303 ft · 56 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: San Antonio
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Katy Freeway
48.2 mi · 49 min · Katy Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 71 West: La Grange, Austin
2832 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left
77.2 mi · 1 hr 22 min
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Continue on Bastrop Freeway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Bastrop Freeway
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Continue on East State Highway 71
2.2 mi · 3 min · East State Highway 71
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Take the exit slight right toward US 183 North, 183 Toll North: Lampasas
2773 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Bastrop Highway
2088 ft · 27 sec · Bastrop Highway
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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 Rosharon and Austin.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
TX 71 West
Keep slight left
77.2 mi · 01h 22m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Rosharon and 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 Rosharon to Austin?
The road trip is about 183.7 miles (295.6 km) and usually takes 03h 09m 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?
Columbus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.4 miles from Rosharon and 94.3 miles from Austin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 150.7 miles (242.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 33 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:42 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.61 one way or $45.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Rosharon and Chance Rain Showers near Austin.
Stop Ideas Near Columbus
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 Columbus.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rosharon and Austin. Straight-line distance: 150.75 mi (242.61 km).
#1 Rosharon
Rosharon is a place in Texas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 29.3521800, -95.4602200 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| 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: 296 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 17m |
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 | $3.49 | $22.61 | $45.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.00 | $25.90 | $51.80 |
| Premium | $4.38 | $28.35 | $56.70 |
| Diesel | $5.60 | $36.31 | $72.63 |
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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