how far is dallas from austin

Dallas and Austin are roughly 200–220 miles apart by road, which usually means about a 3.5 to 4 hour drive depending on route and traffic.

The straight-line (air) distance between the two cities is about 180–190 miles, or around 290–305 kilometers.

Typical driving routes along I‑35 put the road distance closer to 210–220 miles (about 340–360 kilometers).

By car, most travelers report about 3 to 4 hours of driving time between Dallas and Austin in normal conditions.

Short, direct flights between the cities cover roughly 300 km and take under an hour in the air, not counting airport time.

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Mode	Approx. distance	Typical time
Driving	~210–220 miles (340–360 km)	~3–4 hours
Direct flight	~185–190 miles (300–305 km)	< 1 hour in the air

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