How far is Silsbee, TX from Austin, TX?
The driving distance from Silsbee, TX to Austin, TX is about 247.1 miles (397.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 212.7 miles (342.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 22m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 11m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Texas, United States; within the Houston–The Woodlands–Sugar Land metropolitan area
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Silsbee and Austin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Silsbee and Austin.
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Start on North 5th Street
2.6 mi · 5 min · North 5th Street
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Take the ramp straight
2423 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
15.7 mi · 19 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Eastex Freeway
84.2 mi · 1 hr 36 min · Eastex Freeway
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Continue on Katy Freeway
74.4 mi · 1 hr 21 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 Silsbee 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.
Eastex Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on Eastex Freeway
84.2 mi · 01h 36m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Silsbee and Mostly Cloudy near Austin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Silsbee to Austin?
The road trip is about 247.1 miles (397.7 km) and usually takes 04h 11m 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?
Katy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132.3 miles from Silsbee and 114.8 miles from Austin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 212.7 miles (342.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.4 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 8:38 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.95 one way or $65.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Silsbee and Mostly Cloudy near Austin.
Stop Ideas Near Katy
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Freeman Town Park
Katy Visitors Center
Katy City Hall
Houston Police Department Westside
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Katy.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Silsbee and Austin. Straight-line distance: 212.73 mi (342.35 km).
#1 Silsbee
City in Hardin County, Texas, United States
| Population | 6,610 |
| Coordinates | 30.3491000, -94.1779600 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| 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: 398 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 04m |
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 | $32.95 | $65.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $37.08 | $74.15 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $40.03 | $80.07 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $34.82 | $69.64 |
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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