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Trip from Anson, TX to Austin, TX

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

4h 37m

Distance

245.1 mi

394 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$37

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 24m ★
6 AM
4h 37m
8 AM
5h 4m
10 AM
4h 47m
12 PM
4h 44m
3 PM
4h 48m
5 PM
5h 3m
8 PM
4h 29m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Jones County, Texas, United States

Anson, TX

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Downtown Austin, TX, TX

Austin, TX

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Trip Overview

The drive from Anson, TX to Austin, TX covers 245.1 miles and takes about 4h 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 183, US 83, South US Highway 183 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 44.5 miles on US 183. At current regular gas prices, budget about $37.04 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

122.5 miles from Anson, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 18m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 37m. Total distance: 245.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 4h 37m highway drive covering 245.1 miles, with most of the trip on US 183 and US 83. The longest continuous stretch is about 44.5 miles on US 183.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 183 is the longest continuous segment at about 44.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 183 and US 83. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 213.7 miles in near 183A Toll / 183A Toll Road.

Driving Effort 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 245.1 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 213.7 miles (183A Toll / 183A Toll Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 235.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 235.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
213.7 mi into trip | ~4h in | 183A Toll / 183A Toll Road

Keep slight left at fork onto 183A Toll / 183A Toll Road

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
235.5 mi into trip | ~4h 23m in

Take the exit toward Loop 1: Mopac Boulevard

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward Loop 1: Mopac Boulevard
7
235.9 mi into trip | ~4h 24m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Loop 1 South: Mopac Boulevard South

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward Loop 1 South: Mopac Boulevard South
6
238.7 mi into trip | ~4h 27m in

Take the exit toward Express 1 Toll

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward Express 1 Toll
7
243.3 mi into trip | ~4h 33m in

Keep slight left at fork toward West 5th Street

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / straight lanes. Toward West 5th Street

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 183 44.5 mi 49m
US 83 42.2 mi 47m
South US Highway 183 35.3 mi 38m
Commercial Avenue 32.5 mi 35m
US Highway 84 East 29.2 mi 33m
US 67 21.5 mi 24m
183A Toll Road 14.3 mi 14m
US 84 12 mi 13m
Longest stretch: US 183 — 44.5 mi, about 49m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Anson, TX and Austin, TX.

1

Start on this road

170 ft · 13 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto 11th Street

136 ft · 6 sec · 11th Street
3

Turn left onto US 83; US 277

0.1 mi · 10 sec · West Court Plaza
4

Turn slight right onto US 83; US 277

32 mi · 35 min · Commercial Avenue
5

Continue on US 83; US 84

42 mi · 47 min · US 83; US 84
6

Continue on US 84; US 283; TX 206

0.6 mi · 46 sec · US 84; US 283; TX 206
7

Turn left onto US 84; US 283

11 mi · 12 min · US 84; US 283
Use the straight lane.
8

Continue on US 67; US 84

21 mi · 24 min · US 67; US 84
9

Turn right onto US 84; US 183

1.3 mi · 1 min · Garmon Drive
10

Continue on US 84; US 183

29 mi · 33 min · US Highway 84 East
11

Turn right onto US 183; TX 16

22 mi · 25 min · US 183; TX 16
12

Continue on US 183; US 190

15 mi · 15 min · US 183; US 190
13

Merge onto US 183; US 190; US 281

260 ft · 4 sec · North US Highway 281
14

Continue on US 183; US 190; US 281

2.3 mi · 4 min · North Key Avenue
15

Continue on US 183

35 mi · 38 min · South US Highway 183
16

Continue on this road

0.4 mi · 29 sec · this road
17

Keep slight left at fork onto 183A Toll

14 mi · 14 min · 183A Toll Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Continue on US 183

7.5 mi · 8 min · US 183
19

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 52 sec
Toward Loop 1: Mopac Boulevard Use the slight right lane.
20

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 51 sec
Toward Loop 1 South: Mopac Boulevard South Use the slight right lane.
21

Merge onto Loop 1

2.4 mi · 2 min · North Mopac Expressway
22

Take the exit

423 ft · 10 sec
Toward Express 1 Toll Use the slight left lane.
23

Merge onto Express 1 Toll

3.9 mi · 4 min · Express 1 Toll
24

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 39 sec
Toward West 5th Street Use the slight left / straight lanes.
26

Turn straight onto West 5th Street

1.5 mi · 3 min · West 5th Street
Use the straight lane.
27

Arrive at destination

East 5th Street

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 122.5 miles from Anson, TX, or about 2h 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 44.5 miles.

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 54 miles or 59m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 122.5 miles or 2h 18m 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 46m

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 245.1 miles and 4h 37m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 54 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.
The longest stretch is on US 183 for about 44.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 122.5 mi from Anson, TX · 2h 18m into the drive

city in and county sear of Comanche County, Texas, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Comanche, TX

123 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.

Popular next leg

Comanche, TX to Austin, TX

138.7 mi · 2h 44m

Pacing Suggestions

Abilene, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 54 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brownwood, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 122.5 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Austin Bat Tours

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 245.1

Austin, Texas

Hours: 9 am–10 pm

Visit website

Lakeline Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 227.6

Cedar Park, Texas

+15124015500

Visit website

Brown County Museum of History

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 105

Brownwood, Texas

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+13256411926

Visit website

The Martin & Frances Lehnis Railroad Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 105

Brownwood, Texas

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+13256436376

Visit website

Botanical Gates of Paradise

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 245.1

Austin, Texas

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

Barton Creek Greenbelt

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 245.1

Austin, Texas

Hours: 5 am–10 pm

+15129746700

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$37.04 one way

$74.07 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 86 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $40.54 $81.08
premium $4.54 $43.76 $87.52
diesel $5.61 $54.11 $108.23

Estimated Tolls: $1.00

183A Toll Road (14.3 mi) $1.00

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$37

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$63–$88

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 85.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 73.5 0 $25.74 $11.76
Efficient EV 61.3 0 $21.45 $9.80
EV Truck/SUV 98 1 $34.31 $15.69

Gas CO2

86 kg

EV CO2

29 kg (66% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Anson, TX

Late night in Anson on Friday

Local time

3:55 AM

CDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Austin, TX

Late night in Austin on Friday

Local time

3:55 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 37m 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 245.1 miles and takes about 4h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 183, US 83, South US Highway 183. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 122.5 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 $37.04 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 demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 245.1 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 213.7 miles (183A Toll / 183A Toll Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 235.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 235.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Anson, TX to Austin, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.

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