Distance Guide
How far is Dallas from Austin?
The distance between Dallas, TX and Austin, TX is about 182 miles — roughly a 3 hr 19 min drive at typical highway speeds.
Distance
182 mi
Drive time
3 hr 19 min
Midpoint
31.522°, -97.270°
Driving from Dallas to Austin
Most drivers cover the 182-mile route in about 3 hr 19 min, depending on traffic, weather, and stops. The fair midpoint lands Waco or Temple — a natural place to break the trip or meet someone driving from the other direction.
Meet in the middle instead of driving the whole way
If you and a friend are both making this trip just to see each other, meeting halfway saves everyone roughly half the drive — about 91 miles each instead of 182. MidMeetup picks the exact fair midpoint and recommends restaurants, coffee shops, and bars nearby.
Categories of meeting spots near the midpoint
- restaurants halfway between Dallas and Austin →
- coffee halfway between Dallas and Austin →
- brunch halfway between Dallas and Austin →
- bars halfway between Dallas and Austin →