Austin to Houston distance

driving distance = 163 miles

The distance by car is 266 km. Follow the Austin to Houston driving route along SH-71 E. Get driving directions from Austin to Houston.

The straight line distance between Austin and Houston is 236 kilometers.

Travel time from Austin, TX to Houston, TX

How long does it take to drive?

2 hours, 24 minutes

Find out how many hours from Austin to Houston by car if you're planning a road trip, or if you're looking for stopping points along the way, get a list of cities between Austin, TX and Houston, TX. Should I fly or drive from Austin, Texas to Houston, Texas?

How long does it take to fly?

48 minutes

This is estimated based on the Austin to Houston distance by plane of 147 miles.

Austin, Texas

What's the distance to Austin, TX from where I am now?

Houston, Texas

How far is Houston, TX from me?