Distance from Austin to Houston (United States)
The distance between Austin, Texas and Houston, Texas is 236 kilometers (147 miles).
Austin, Texas, United States
Houston, Texas, United States The distance between Austin, Texas and Houston, Texas is 236 kilometers (147 miles).
Austin, Texas, United States
Houston, Texas, United States Austin and Houston are located in the southeastern part of the United States, both within the state of Texas, connected by major highways and offering various transportation options. The straight-line distance between them is 236 kilometers, heading east.
Austin is situated at an altitude of 165 meters above sea level, while Houston is at 30 meters.
The car route from Austin to Houston covers approximately 264 kilometers, primarily via the I-10 E and US-290 E highways, passing through regions like Bastrop and Brenham, offering a direct connection.
Lugares de interés en la ruta: Bastrop State Park, Blue Bell Creameries, Sam Houston National Forest.
The trip from Austin to Houston crosses central Texas, featuring landmarks like the Colorado River and the Brazos River, with urban and rural landscapes.
Best travel times are spring for mild temperatures and fall for cultural events, avoiding summer due to high heat in Houston.
Houston generally experiences warmer and more humid conditions compared to Austin, with a higher likelihood of rain throughout the year.
Houston offers extensive accessibility infrastructure, including public transit and facilities, similar to Austin, supporting diverse mobility needs.
| Mode | Estimated time |
|---|---|
| Walk | 2-3 days |
| Bicycle | 10-12 hours |
| Motorcycle | 3-4 hours |
| Car | 3-4 hours |
| Helicopter | 1-2 hours |
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 km/h | |
| 60 km/h | |
| 90 km/h | |
| 120 km/h | |
Local time:
Time Zone: America/Chicago
Coordinates: 30.2672° N 97.7431° W
Elevation: 165 m (541 ft)
Local time:
Time Zone: America/Chicago
Coordinates: 29.7633° N 95.3633° W
Elevation: 30 m (98 ft)
| Distance between cities | Kilometers |
|---|---|
| From Austin to New York City | 2,435 km |
| From Austin to Los Angeles | 1,975 km |
| From Austin to Chicago | 1,572 km |
| From Austin to Houston | 236 km |
| From Austin to Phoenix | 1,400 km |
| Distances between cities | Kilometers |
|---|---|
| From Houston to New York City | 2,283 km |
| From Houston to Los Angeles | 2,211 km |
| From Houston to Chicago | 1,510 km |
| From Houston to Phoenix | 1,635 km |
| From Houston to Philadelphia | 2,158 km |
The following list contains the cities of United States that are at equal or similar distances as between Austin and Houston.
| From | To | Distance (kilometers) |
|---|---|---|
| San Pedro Sula, Honduras | San Salvador, El Salvador | 237 km |
| Jaipur, India | New Delhi, India | 235 km |
| Surat, India | Mumbai, India | 235 km |
| Morelia, Mexico | Tonalá, Mexico | 237 km |
| Liverpool, United Kingdom | Belfast, United Kingdom | 234 km |
| San Antonio, United States | Nuevo Laredo, Mexico | 238 km |
| La Paz, Bolivia | Cochabamba, Bolivia | 234 km |
| Jaipur, India | Delhi, India | 239 km |
| Portland, United States | Seattle, United States | 233 km |
| Managua, Nicaragua | Tegucigalpa, Honduras | 239 km |
| Dublin, Ireland | Preston, United Kingdom | 240 km |
| Surat, India | Navi Mumbai, India | 240 km |
| Kampala, Uganda | Kakamega, Kenya | 242 km |
| Sheffield, United Kingdom | Cardiff, United Kingdom | 242 km |
| Morelia, Mexico | Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl, Mexico | 230 km |
| Torreón, Mexico | Saltillo, Mexico | 243 km |
| Barcelona, Venezuela | Caracas, Venezuela | 243 km |
| Bengaluru, India | Coimbatore, India | 228 km |
| Sheffield, United Kingdom | Bristol, United Kingdom | 228 km |