Origin
Atlanta, TX
Afternoon in Atlanta on Sunday
Local time
2:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Atlanta, TX to Austin, TX
Drive Time
5h 37m
Distance
322 mi
518 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$49
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 25m
★
6 AM
5h 38m
8 AM
6h 5m
10 AM
5h 47m
12 PM
5h 45m
3 PM
5h 49m
5 PM
6h 3m
8 PM
5h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Atlanta, TX
Thomas balabaud
Austin, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Atlanta, TX to Austin, TX covers 322 miles and takes about 5h 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Wood Street, West Broadway Street, Highway 271 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $49.19 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
161 miles from Atlanta, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 48m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 37m drive with frequent turns across 322 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 42 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Wood 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.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 37m 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 Atlanta, TX to Austin, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Wood Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Broadway Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 271 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Northeast Loop 323 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Northwest Loop 323 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Southwest Loop 323 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Chandler Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 31 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
North Wood Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Atlanta, TX and Austin, TX.
1
Start on East Main Street
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
East Main Street
2
Continue straight
11 mi
·
12 min
3
Turn right
40 mi
·
45 min
4
Turn left onto North Wood Street
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Wood Street
5
Turn straight
13 mi
·
15 min
6
Turn right onto West Broadway Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West Broadway Street
7
Turn left
13 mi
·
14 min
8
Turn right onto US Highway 271
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
US Highway 271
9
Turn right onto East Northeast Loop 323
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
East Northeast Loop 323
10
Continue on West Northwest Loop 323
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
West Northwest Loop 323
11
Continue on South Southwest Loop 323
0.6 mi
·
43 sec
·
South Southwest Loop 323
12
Turn right onto Chandler Highway
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Chandler Highway
13
Continue on State Highway 31 West
5.6 mi
·
6 min
·
State Highway 31 West
14
Continue on East Highway 31
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Highway 31
15
Continue on State Highway 31 East
21 mi
·
23 min
·
State Highway 31 East
16
Take the exit right
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
17
Merge slight left onto Jed Robinson Loop
6.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Jed Robinson Loop
18
Take the exit slight right
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
19
Keep slight left
446 ft
·
14 sec
20
Turn right onto State Highway 31 West
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
State Highway 31 West
21
Continue on East Royall Boulevard
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
East Royall Boulevard
22
Continue on State Highway 31 East
9.9 mi
·
11 min
·
State Highway 31 East
23
Continue on Northwest 2nd Street
9.3 mi
·
10 min
·
Northwest 2nd Street
24
Turn left onto Corsicana Bypass
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Corsicana Bypass
25
At the end of the road, turn left onto West State Highway 31
19 mi
·
21 min
·
West State Highway 31
26
Continue on Hubbard Bypass
5.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Hubbard Bypass
27
Continue on State Highway 31
17 mi
·
17 min
·
State Highway 31
28
Continue on East US Highway 84
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
East US Highway 84
29
Continue on Bellmead Drive
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Bellmead Drive
30
Turn straight onto East Waco Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Waco Drive
31
Turn left onto North Jack Kultgen Expressway
518 ft
·
12 sec
·
North Jack Kultgen Expressway
32
Take the ramp straight toward I 35 South, US 77 South
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
I 35 South, US 77 South
33
Merge slight left onto North Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.1 mi
·
6 min
·
North Jack Kultgen Expressway
34
Continue on Purple Heart Trail
38 mi
·
39 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
35
Keep slight left
56 mi
·
58 min
36
Keep slight left to continue on Purple Heart Trail
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
37
Take the exit slight right toward 8th–3rd Streets, Huston-Tillotson University
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
8th–3rd Streets, Huston-Tillotson University
38
Turn straight onto North Interstate 35
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
North Interstate 35
39
Turn right onto East 6th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East 6th Street
40
Turn left onto Congress Avenue
358 ft
·
18 sec
·
Congress Avenue
41
Turn left onto East 5th Street
26 ft
·
1 sec
·
East 5th Street
42
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 161 miles from Atlanta, TX, or about 2h 48m 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 80 miles or 1h 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 161 miles or 2h 48m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 37m
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 Atlanta, 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 Atlanta, TX
This is one driving day of about 322 miles and 5h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Atlanta, 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 161 mi from Atlanta, TX · 2h 48m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
161 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 161 miles from Atlanta, 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
$49.19 one way
$98.37 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
113 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $53.90 | $107.81 |
| premium | $4.59 | $58.20 | $116.40 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $71.54 | $143.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$49
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$74–$99
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 112.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $34 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 96.6 | 1 | $33.81 | $15.46 |
| Efficient EV | 80.5 | 0 | $28.17 | $12.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 128.8 | 1 | $45.08 | $20.61 |
Gas CO2
113 kg
EV CO2
38 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Afternoon in Austin on Sunday
Local time
2:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
65°F
Addison, TX
161 mi in
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
5h 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 Atlanta, TX to Austin, TX covers 322 miles and takes about 5h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Wood Street, West Broadway Street, Highway 271. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 161 miles from Atlanta, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $49.19 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 5h 37m 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 Atlanta, TX to Austin, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Atlanta, TX to Austin, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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