Borrowed from Latin fossa (âditchâ). fossa (plural fossae or fossÃ¦) (anatomy) A pit, groove, cavity, or depression, of greater or less depth. (geology) A long, narrow, shallow depression on the body of an extraterrestrial body, such as a planet or moon.
Driving distance from Austin, TX to Dallas, TX. The total driving distance from Austin, TX to Dallas, TX is 197 miles or 317 kilometers. Your trip begins in Austin, Texas. It ends in Dallas, Texas.
Austin to Houston is 165.30 miles about 2 hours and 45 minutes drive.   Unfortunately there's none direct interstate highway that connects Austin and Houston. But you wi â¦ ll still arrive on time if you hit the road early before rush hour and avoid the traffic! :) AJO 164 miles.