Austin, TX Road Trips
Drivers starting from Austin, TX have 60 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Great Plains. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 167-mile quick runs to 577-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Austin, TX spread mainly north and east, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
120
Longest Drive
577.2 mi
El Paso, TX
Quickest Drive
3h 5m
Cleburne, TX
Plan Around Austin, TX
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Austin, TX is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Austin, TX
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Austin, TX
Austin, TX to El Paso, TX
Austin, TX to Amarillo, TX
Austin, TX to Monahans, TX
Austin, TX to Kermit, TX
Austin, TX to Brownsville, TX
Austin, TX to Cameron Park Colonia, TX
Austin, TX to Garland, TX
Austin, TX to Paducah, TX
Austin, TX to Rio Hondo, TX
Austin, TX to Electra, TX
Austin, TX to Abram, TX
Austin, TX to Atlanta, TX
Austin, TX to Weslaco, TX
Austin, TX to Midland, TX
Austin, TX to McAllen, TX
Austin, TX to Alton, TX
Austin, TX to Pharr, TX
Austin, TX to Edinburg, TX
Driving from Austin, TX
The typical drive from Austin, TX covers about 256 miles and takes around 4h 41m. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 577 miles (9h 42m), while the shortest is just 167 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Austin, TX most often head toward El Paso, TX (577.2 mi, 9h 42m), Amarillo, TX (495.5 mi, 8h 54m), Monahans, TX (385.1 mi, 7h 1m), Kermit, TX (381.8 mi, 7h 34m), and Brownsville, TX (350 mi, 6h 17m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in TX currently averages around $3.78 per gallon. For the typical 256-mile trip from Austin, TX, budget about $38 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring. Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 60 mapped routes leaving Austin, TX and 60 routes heading into Austin, TX, covering 120 total connections. Distances range from 167 to 577 miles.
The longest mapped route from Austin, TX covers 577 miles and takes approximately 9h 42m. Shorter options start at just 167 miles.
The average route from Austin, TX runs about 256 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 41m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.78/gallon for regular), the average 256-mile trip from Austin, TX costs roughly $38 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Austin, TX include El Paso, TX, Amarillo, TX, Monahans, TX and Kermit, TX. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
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Nearby Hubs
Other cities within driving distance of Austin, TX that also have route pages.
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