Trip from Austin, TX to Atlanta, TX

Drive Time

6h 4m

Distance

321.5 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Long day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from Austin, TX to Atlanta, TX covers 321.5 miles and takes about 6h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Red River Street, East 7th Street, Interstate 35 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $47.83 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

160.8 miles from Austin, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 2m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 6h 4m drive with frequent turns across 321.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 41 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Red River Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Red River Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
East 7th Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
Interstate 35	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 35 North	Unavailable	Refreshing
Purple Heart Trail	Unavailable	Refreshing
South Jack Kultgen Expressway	Unavailable	Refreshing
US 84	Unavailable	Refreshing
North Jack Kultgen Expressway	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Red River Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on East 5th Street

0.3 mi · 52 sec · East 5th Street

Turn left onto Red River Street

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Red River Street

Turn right onto East 7th Street

0.1 mi · 17 sec · East 7th Street

Turn left onto North Interstate 35

0.2 mi · 27 sec · North Interstate 35

Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 North, US 290 East

0.2 mi · 22 sec · I 35 North, US 290 East

Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

0.6 mi · 42 sec · Purple Heart Trail

Keep slight right to continue on Purple Heart Trail

96 mi · 1 hr 40 min · Purple Heart Trail

Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway

6.0 mi · 6 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway

Take the exit slight right toward US 84: Waco Drive, Bellmead Drive

0.3 mi · 28 sec · US 84: Waco Drive, Bellmead Drive

Turn straight onto North Jack Kultgen Expressway

0.3 mi · 31 sec · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

Turn right onto East Waco Drive

0.3 mi · 53 sec · East Waco Drive

Continue on Bellmead Drive

2.6 mi · 4 min · Bellmead Drive

Continue on East US Highway 84

2.7 mi · 3 min · East US Highway 84

Continue on State Highway 31

17 mi · 17 min · State Highway 31

Continue on Hubbard Bypass

5.3 mi · 5 min · Hubbard Bypass

Continue on State Highway 31

19 mi · 21 min · State Highway 31

Turn right onto Corsicana Bypass

12 mi · 13 min · Corsicana Bypass

Turn right onto East State Highway 31

9.3 mi · 10 min · East State Highway 31

Continue on Northeast 2nd Street

9.9 mi · 11 min · Northeast 2nd Street

Continue on West Royall Boulevard

5.3 mi · 6 min · West Royall Boulevard

Continue on State Highway 31 West

4.1 mi · 4 min · State Highway 31 West

Turn left

0.2 mi · 34 sec

Merge slight left onto Jed Robinson Loop

6.2 mi · 7 min · Jed Robinson Loop

Take the exit slight right

0.3 mi · 45 sec

Turn left onto State Highway 31 East

21 mi · 24 min · State Highway 31 East

Continue on West Highway 31

2.0 mi · 2 min · West Highway 31

Continue on State Highway 31 West

5.6 mi · 6 min · State Highway 31 West

Continue on Chandler Highway

1.9 mi · 2 min · Chandler Highway

Continue on West Front Street

2.4 mi · 4 min · West Front Street

Turn left onto South Beckham Avenue

1.0 mi · 1 min · South Beckham Avenue

Continue on East Gentry Parkway

1.6 mi · 2 min · East Gentry Parkway

Continue on US Highway 271

5.5 mi · 6 min · US Highway 271

Turn left onto State Highway 155 North

4.9 mi · 5 min · State Highway 155 North

Continue on South Main Street

1.1 mi · 1 min · South Main Street

Continue on State Highway 155 North

6.7 mi · 7 min · State Highway 155 North

At the end of the road, turn right onto West Broadway Street

0.9 mi · 1 min · West Broadway Street

Turn left onto North Tyler Street

15 mi · 17 min · North Tyler Street

Take the exit slight right toward TX 155 North: Linden

400 ft · 11 sec · TX 155 North: Linden

Merge slight left onto State Highway 155

40 mi · 45 min · State Highway 155

At the end of the road, turn left

14 mi · 17 min

Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 160.8 miles from Austin, TX, or about 3h 2m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Drive Plan

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 30m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 160.8 miles or 3h 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 4h 59m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Atlanta, TX than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Austin, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Trip Strategy

Day 1

Settle into the route from Austin, TX

This is one driving day of about 321.5 miles and 6h 4m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Austin, 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.

Best Stop Towns on This Route

These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.

Late stop town

Meal stop

Addison, TX

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.

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

The final approach into Atlanta, 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 Atlanta, TX.

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.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 160.8 mi from Austin, TX

Ames, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Addison, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 160.8 miles from Austin, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions for the drive, so the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
regular	$3.78	$47.83	$95.67
midgrade	$4.25	$53.82	$107.64
premium	$4.59	$58.11	$116.22
diesel	$3.99	$50.54	$101.08

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 112.5 kg one way.

Travel Intel

Local time and weather at both ends of the drive

Compare the departure city with the arrival city before you leave so the route feels predictable, not reactive.

Forecast data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Austin, TX

Late night in Austin on Saturday

Local time

2:51 AM

CDT

Current temp

65°F

Forecast unavailable right now

CDT Live mapsof forecast

Destination

Atlanta, TX

Late night in Atlanta on Saturday

Local time

2:51 AM

CDT

Current temp

65°F

Forecast unavailable right now

CDT Live mapsof forecast

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

6h 4m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Austin, TX to Atlanta, TX covers 321.5 miles and takes about 6h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Red River Street, East 7th Street, Interstate 35. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 160.8 miles from Austin, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $47.83 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

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.