Distance from Austin to New Braunfels
How far is it from Austin to New Braunfels? About 45 mi in a straight line and 59 mi by road. Driving time, flight time, midpoint and route details.
Austin and New Braunfels are about 45 mi (73 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 59 mi (95 km), a drive of about 1 hr 21 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 35 min.
| Straight-line distance | 45 mi / 73 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 59 mi / 95 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 1 hr 21 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 35 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $7 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 29.985, -97.934 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Austin to New Braunfels is about 45 mi (73 km) in a straight line, and roughly 59 mi (95 km) by road.