Drive Time
3h 23m
Distance
182.6 mi
Route Type
Turn-heavy local drive
Same-day tripThe drive from Austin, TX to Barrett, TX covers 182.6 miles and takes about 3h 23m 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, Airport Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.17 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
91.3 miles from Austin, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 41m into the drive .
Expect a 3h 23m drive with frequent turns across 182.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Red River Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East 7th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Airport Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ed Bluestein Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 183 Toll South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bergstrom Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bastrop Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| TX 71 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Austin, TX and Barrett, TX.
Start on East 5th Street
Turn left onto Red River Street
Turn right onto East 7th Street
Turn straight onto Airport Boulevard
Continue on Ed Bluestein Boulevard
Take the ramp straight toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart
Merge slight left onto Bergstrom Expressway
Continue on Bastrop Highway
Take the exit slight left toward TX 71 East: Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
Continue on East State Highway 71
Turn straight onto Bastrop Freeway
Continue on East State Highway 71
Continue on Texas State Highway 71
Take the exit slight left toward I 10 Toll: Katy Tollway
Merge slight left onto Katy Tollway
Take the exit slight right
Merge slight right onto Katy Freeway
Continue on East Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on Crosby Freeway
Turn straight onto Crosby Freeway
Take the exit straight toward US 90
Continue on Crosby Freeway
Take the exit slight right toward FM 2100, FM 1942: Crosby
Turn sharp right onto Crosby Lynchburg Road
Turn left onto Farm to Market 1942
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 91.3 miles or 1h 41m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 47m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Barrett, TX than in the middle of the route.
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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Austin, TX
This is one driving day of about 182.6 miles and 3h 23m.
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
91 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.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 91.3 mi from Austin, TX
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 91.3 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 Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| regular | $3.78 | $27.17 | $54.33 |
| midgrade | $4.25 | $30.57 | $61.14 |
| premium | $4.59 | $33.00 | $66.01 |
| diesel | $3.99 | $28.71 | $57.41 |
Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 63.9 kg one way.
Travel Intel
Compare the departure city with the arrival city before you leave so the route feels predictable, not reactive.
Origin
Late night in Austin on Saturday
Local time
2:50 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Barrett on Saturday
Local time
2:50 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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