Origin
Anson, TX
Late night in Anson on Friday
Local time
2:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Anson, TX to Austin, TX
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
4h 4m
Distance
240.5 mi
387 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$36
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 52m
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6 AM
4h 5m
8 AM
4h 31m
10 AM
4h 14m
12 PM
4h 11m
3 PM
4h 15m
5 PM
4h 29m
8 PM
3h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Anson, TX
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Austin, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Anson, TX to Austin, TX covers 240.5 miles and takes about 4h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 11th Street, West Court Plaza, Commercial Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $36.34 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
120.2 miles from Anson, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 2m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 4m. Total distance: 240.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 4m drive with frequent turns across 240.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
11th Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 4m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Anson, TX to Austin, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 11th Street | — | — |
| West Court Plaza | — | — |
| Commercial Avenue | — | — |
| Garmon Drive | — | — |
| Highway 84 East | — | — |
| Highway 281 | — | — |
| North Key Avenue | — | — |
| Highway 183 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
11th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anson, TX and Austin, TX.
1
Start on the route
171 ft
·
13 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left onto 11th Street
138 ft
·
6 sec
·
11th Street
3
Turn left onto West Court Plaza
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
West Court Plaza
4
Turn slight right onto Commercial Avenue
32 mi
·
35 min
·
Commercial Avenue
5
Continue straight
42 mi
·
47 min
6
Continue straight
0.6 mi
·
46 sec
7
Turn left
11 mi
·
12 min
8
Continue straight
21 mi
·
24 min
9
Turn right onto Garmon Drive
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Garmon Drive
10
Continue on US Highway 84 East
29 mi
·
33 min
·
US Highway 84 East
11
Turn right
22 mi
·
25 min
12
Continue straight
15 mi
·
15 min
13
Merge slight left onto North US Highway 281
259 ft
·
4 sec
·
North US Highway 281
14
Continue on North Key Avenue
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
North Key Avenue
15
Continue on South US Highway 183
35 mi
·
38 min
·
South US Highway 183
16
Continue straight
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
17
Keep slight left to continue on 183A Toll Road
14 mi
·
14 min
·
183A Toll Road
18
Continue straight
7.5 mi
·
8 min
19
Take the exit slight right toward Loop 1: Mopac Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Loop 1: Mopac Boulevard
20
Keep slight right to continue on Loop 1 South: Mopac Boulevard South
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Loop 1 South: Mopac Boulevard South
21
Merge slight left onto North Mopac Expressway
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North Mopac Expressway
22
Take the exit slight left toward Express 1 Toll
423 ft
·
10 sec
·
Express 1 Toll
23
Merge slight left
3.9 mi
·
4 min
24
Take the exit slight right
0.7 mi
·
1 min
25
Keep slight left to continue on West 5th Street
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
West 5th Street
26
Turn straight onto West 5th Street
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
West 5th Street
27
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 120.2 miles from Anson, TX, or about 2h 2m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 53 miles or 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 120.2 miles or 2h 2m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Austin, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Anson, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Anson, TX
This is one driving day of about 240.5 miles and 4h 4m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 53 miles from Anson, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 120.2 mi from Anson, TX · 2h 2m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
120 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 53 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 120.2 miles from Anson, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Austin, TX
The final approach into Austin, TX usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Austin, TX.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$36.34 one way
$72.68 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
84 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $39.78 | $79.55 |
| premium | $4.54 | $42.94 | $85.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $53.10 | $106.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$36
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 84.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 72.1 | 0 | $25.25 | $11.54 |
| Efficient EV | 60.1 | 0 | $21.04 | $9.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 96.2 | 1 | $33.67 | $15.39 |
Gas CO2
84 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Austin, TX
Late night in Austin on Friday
Local time
2:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 4m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Anson, TX to Austin, TX covers 240.5 miles and takes about 4h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 11th Street, West Court Plaza, Commercial Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 120.2 miles from Anson, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $36.34 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 4m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Anson, TX to Austin, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Anson, TX to Austin, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.
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