How far is Highlands, TX from Austin, TX?

Fastest route

Here are some tips and suggestions for your trip from Highlands, Texas, to Austin, Texas, covering a distance of approximately 182 miles (293 kilometers) via I-10 W and State Hwy 71 W:

Directions

Get on I-10 W: Head west on E Wallisville Rd toward N Main St, then turn left at the 1st cross street onto N Main St. Continue until you merge onto I-10 W.
Follow I-10 W to State Hwy 71 W/TX-71 W in Columbus: Keep right to stay on I-10 W, then take exit 695 for TX-71 W toward La Grange/Austin.
Continue onto State Hwy 71 W/TX-71 W: This section of the route has tolls, so be prepared for that.
Keep left to continue on State Hwy 71 W: Use the 2nd from the right lane to stay on State Hwy 71 W.
Use the right lane to take the US-183 N ramp: Continue onto S Hwy 183/US-183 Hwy N, and keep following S Hwy 183 Toll road.
Take the TX-111 Loop exit toward Cesar Chavez St: Keep left to continue toward E 7th St, then turn left onto San Marcos St.
Turn right at the 1st cross street onto E 6th St: Finally, turn left onto Congress Ave, your destination.

Tips & Suggestions

🚗 Plan for a total driving time of approximately 2 hours and 54 minutes, depending on traffic conditions.
🛣️ The route includes tolls, so make sure you have some cash or electronic payment options.
⛽ It's a good idea to refuel your vehicle before starting the journey to avoid potential inconveniences.
📱 Check for real-time traffic updates before leaving to find the fastest route and avoid delays.
🍴 Pack some snacks and water for the trip to stay refreshed and energized.
🚘 Regularly check your vehicle's tire pressure, fluids, and brakes before embarking on a long drive.
🏨 If your trip includes an overnight stay, consider booking accommodations in advance to secure a comfortable stay.

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Highlands and Austin is 163.67 miles (263.39 km).

Flight distance from Highlands, TX to Austin, TX is 163.67 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 22 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 19 minutes to travel from Highlands to Austin with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Highlands, Texas to Austin, Texas is: 182.62 miles (293.9 km) by car.

Driving from Highlands to Austin will take approximately 03 hours 06 minutes.

#1 Highlands

Census designated place

Population	7522
GPS Coordinates	29°49'8"N 95°3'22"W
Latitude	29.8188400
Longitude	-95.0560400
Altitude	11
Country	United States

The eleventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the Austin metropolitan area. It is located in central Texas. Austin is a major center for the technology industry and is home to the University of Texas at Austin.

Population	995484
GPS Coordinates	30°16'2"N 97°44'35"W
Latitude	30.2671500
Longitude	-97.7430600
Altitude	149
Country	United States

Starting point in Highlands: East Wallisville Road (-95.056041,29.818875)
Ending point in Austin: East 5th Street (-97.743073,30.267115)

Estimated Travel Time Between Highlands and Austin

The distance between Highlands and Austin is 294 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 15 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Highlands and Austin. The current time is 08:12:12.

Average Speed	Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h)	06 hours 05 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h)	04 hours 33 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h)	03 hours 39 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h)	03 hours 02 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h)	02 hours 36 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h)	02 hours 26 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h)	02 hours 16 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 24.39 liters (6.44 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Highlands and Austin.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Highlands to Austin is $19.47 (diesel $25.73).

Texas gas prices.

	Gasoline	Mid Grade	Premium	Diesel
Gallon	$3.02	$3.45	$3.78	$3.99
Total	$19.47	$22.2	$24.34	$25.73

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Texas ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.021 (Diesel $3.993) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 22, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Highlands and Austin (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.