How far is Vienna, IN from Austin, IN?

The driving distance from Vienna, IN to Austin, IN is about 8.9 miles (14.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.8 miles (12.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
8.9 mi
00h 14m
Flight
7.85 mi
12.63 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.85 mi
Kilometers
12.63 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
8.9 mi
Kilometers
14.33 km
Drive Time
00h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Austin
Thu, Apr 16, 12:39 AM EDT
Return by in Vienna
Thu, Apr 16, 12:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Vienna
2026-04-16T00:24
Arrive Austin
Thu, Apr 16, 12:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:15 AM to 7:15 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Vienna
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Scottsburg
IN

County seat in Indiana

From Vienna
4.8 mi
00h 07m
To Austin
4 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Vienna and Austin.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Vienna and Austin.

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    1663 ft · 35 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto US Highway 31

    1 mi · 1 min · US Highway 31

  3. 3

    Continue on South Gardner Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South Gardner Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West McClain Avenue

    2308 ft · 56 sec · West McClain Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    1152 ft · 28 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 256: Austin

    1085 ft · 21 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    43 m · 3 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto State Road 256

    1.1 km · 1 min · State Road 256

  10. 10

    Turn left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Booe Road

    1667 ft · 1 min · West Booe Road

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Booe Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Vienna and Austin.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
134.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West McClain Avenue
4.44 mi · 50%
South Gardner Street
1.55 mi · 17%
US Highway 31
1.02 mi · 11%
State Road 256
0.69 mi · 8%
West Booe Road
0.32 mi · 4%
East Main Street
0.32 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

West McClain Avenue

Merge slight left

3.79 mi · 00h 04m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 14m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.1 mi
7.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Scottsburg
00h 07m from Vienna
Leave By
8:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Vienna and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Austin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Vienna to Austin?

The road trip is about 8.9 miles (14.3 km) and usually takes 00h 14m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Scottsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.8 miles from Vienna and 4 miles from Austin.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 7.8 miles (12.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.17 one way or $2.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Vienna and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Austin.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Vienna and Austin. Straight-line distance: 7.85 mi (12.63 km).

Vienna

#1 Vienna

Township in Scott County, Indiana

Population9,897
Coordinates38.6489500, -85.7688600
Altitude174
CountryUnited States
Austin

#2 Austin

Small city in Indiana, USA

Population4,094
Coordinates38.7583900, -85.8080300
Altitude170
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-85.768861, 38.648975)
End: West Booe Road (-85.808009, 38.757679)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 14 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.31 gal
1.19 L · about $1.17
Round trip
$2.34
0.62 gal · 2.38 L
Estimated CO2
2.8 kg one way
Round trip: 5.5 kg / 12 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.17 $2.34
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.32 $2.64
Premium $4.65 $1.44 $2.89
Diesel $5.30 $1.64 $3.29

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Indiana · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Vienna and Austin. The current time is 00:24:52.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.