How far is San Marcos, TX from Austin, TX?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between San Marcos and Austin is 29.05 miles (46.76 km).

Flight distance from San Marcos, TX to Austin, TX is 29.05 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 03 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from San Marcos, Texas to Austin, Texas is: 32.11 miles (51.67 km) by car.

Driving from San Marcos to Austin will take approximately 00 hours 36 minutes.

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#1 San Marcos

The most populous city in Hays County, Texas. It is located in the Austin metropolitan area. San Marcos is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the San Marcos State University campus and the San Marcos Aquatic Center.

Population 66350
GPS Coordinates 29°52'60"N 97°56'29"W
Latitude 29.8832700
Longitude -97.9413900
Altitude 188
Country United States
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#2 Austin

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

Estimated Travel Time Between San Marcos and Austin

The distance between San Marcos and Austin is 52 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 34 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 San Marcos and Austin. The current time is 00:40:07.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 01 hours 04 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 00 hours 48 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 38 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 32 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 27 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 25 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 24 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 4.29 liters (1.13 gallon) of gas to cover the route between San Marcos and Austin.
The estimated cost of gas to go from San Marcos to Austin is $3.42 (diesel $4.52).

Texas gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.02 $3.45 $3.78 $3.99
Total $3.42 $3.9 $4.28 $4.52

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 San Marcos and Austin (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

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