Origin
Austin, TX
Late night in Austin on Saturday
Local time
1:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Austin, TX to Bovina, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
8h 30m
Distance
472 mi
760 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$71
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
8h 22m
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6 AM
8h 30m
8 AM
8h 45m
10 AM
8h 35m
12 PM
8h 34m
3 PM
8h 36m
5 PM
8h 45m
8 PM
8h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Austin, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Austin, TX to Bovina, TX covers 472 miles and takes about 8h 30m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
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 $71.32 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
236 miles from Austin, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 15m into the drive .
About the Cities
Starting in Austin, TX
Full guide →“City of the Violet Crown” · Founded 1835
Austin is a city of about 1,054,000 (2026) surpassing Fort Worth to become the 4th most populous city in Texas. It is on the southeast edge of the Hill Country region of Texas, making it the fourth-largest city in the state and the 11th-largest in the country. It is the capital of Texas and a college town, and also a center of an alternative culture away from the major cities on the US coasts, though the city is rapidly gentrifying with its rising popularity. Austin's attitude is commonly emblazoned about town on T-shirts and bumper stickers that read: "Keep Austin Weird." Austin is also marketed as the Live Music Capital of the World due to the large number of venues.
Top landmarks
- • Texas State Capitol — capitol and seat of government of the U.S. state of Texas
- • Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum — presidential library and museum for U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson in Austin,...
- • Texas State Cemetery — historic cemetery in Austin, Texas, USA
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
8h 30m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 8h 30m drive with frequent turns across 472 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 48 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.
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
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 8h 30m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Austin, TX to Bovina, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Red River Street | — | — |
| East 7th Street | — | — |
| Interstate 35 | — | — |
| I 35 North | — | — |
| Purple Heart Trail | — | — |
| US 183 North | — | — |
| Highway 183 | — | — |
| South Key Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Red River Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Austin, TX and Bovina, TX.
1
Start on East 5th Street
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
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East 5th Street
2
Turn left onto Red River Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Red River Street
3
Turn right onto East 7th Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
East 7th Street
4
Turn left onto North Interstate 35
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
North Interstate 35
5
Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 North, US 290 East
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
I 35 North, US 290 East
6
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
0.6 mi
·
42 sec
·
Purple Heart Trail
7
Keep slight right to continue on Purple Heart Trail
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
8
Take the exit slight right toward US 183 North: Lampasas
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
US 183 North: Lampasas
9
Merge slight left
11 mi
·
13 min
10
Continue straight
15 mi
·
14 min
11
Continue on North US Highway 183
36 mi
·
38 min
·
North US Highway 183
12
Continue on South Key Avenue
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
South Key Avenue
13
Continue on North US Highway 281
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
North US Highway 281
14
Keep slight left to continue on North US Highway 183
37 mi
·
40 min
·
North US Highway 183
15
At the end of the road, turn left
30 mi
·
34 min
16
Turn left onto Early Boulevard
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Early Boulevard
17
Continue on East Commerce Street
22 mi
·
25 min
·
East Commerce Street
18
Keep slight right to continue on Wallis Avenue
7.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Wallis Avenue
19
Turn right onto East Walnut Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Walnut Street
20
Continue on West Walnut Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Walnut Street
21
Continue on State Highway 153
69 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
State Highway 153
22
Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 153
20 ft
·
State Highway 153
23
Turn right onto State Highway 70
10 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 70
24
Continue on Lamar Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Lamar Street
25
Turn left onto Northwest Georgia Avenue
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Northwest Georgia Avenue
26
Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West: Midland
341 ft
·
8 sec
·
I 20 West: Midland
27
Merge slight left
6.0 mi
·
5 min
28
Take the exit slight right toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
29
Keep slight left
74 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
30
Turn right onto South Avenue F
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Avenue F
31
Keep slight left to continue on North Avenue F
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
North Avenue F
32
Turn straight onto Ralls Road
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Ralls Road
33
Turn left onto East 15th Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
East 15th Street
34
Turn right onto North US Highway 84
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North US Highway 84
35
Continue on Highway 84
20 mi
·
19 min
·
Highway 84
36
Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
4.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
37
Continue on East Highway 84
6.8 mi
·
6 min
·
East Highway 84
38
Continue on Slaton Road
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Slaton Road
39
Continue on Avenue Q South Drive
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Avenue Q South Drive
40
Turn left onto Clovis Road
6.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Clovis Road
41
Continue on Highway 84
11 mi
·
11 min
·
Highway 84
42
Continue on US Highway 84
25 mi
·
24 min
·
US Highway 84
43
Continue straight
8.0 mi
·
7 min
44
Continue straight
18 mi
·
18 min
45
Turn right onto North 1st Street
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
North 1st Street
46
Turn left
21 mi
·
21 min
47
Turn left
9.0 mi
·
9 min
48
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 236 miles from Austin, TX, or about 4h 15m into the drive.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 104 miles or 1h 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 236 miles or 4h 15m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 236 miles or 4h 15m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 7h 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bovina, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Austin, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Austin, TX
Aim for roughly 236 miles and 4.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Bovina, TX
Aim for roughly 236 miles and 4.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 104 miles from Austin, TX.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 236 mi from Austin, TX · 4h 15m into the drive
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
236 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Sweetwater, TXOvernight Options
Night 1
236 mi · about 4.3h in
A practical overnight split lands near Sweetwater, TX after about 236 miles or 4.3 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 104 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 236 miles from Austin, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 236 miles or 4.3 hours on the road.
Arriving in Bovina, TX
The final approach into Bovina, 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 Bovina, TX.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Bovina, TX with some flexibility left in the schedule.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$71.32 one way
$142.64 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
165 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $78.07 | $156.13 |
| premium | $4.54 | $84.27 | $168.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $104.21 | $208.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$71
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$201–$311
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 165.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $50 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 141.6 | 1 | $49.56 | $22.66 |
| Efficient EV | 118 | 1 | $41.30 | $18.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 188.8 | 2 | $66.08 | $30.21 |
Gas CO2
165 kg
EV CO2
55 kg (67% 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
Bovina, TX
Late night in Bovina on Saturday
Local time
1:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
59°F
Sweetwater, TX
236 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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
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
15 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
8h 30m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Austin, TX to Bovina, TX covers 472 miles and takes about 8h 30m 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.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 236 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 236 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 $71.32 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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 8h 30m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Austin, TX to Bovina, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Austin, TX to Bovina, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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