Origin
Austin, TX
Morning in Austin on Friday
Local time
8:41 AM
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Current temp
63°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Austin, TX to Fort Stockton, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 50m
Distance
336.9 mi
542 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$51
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 38m
★
6 AM
5h 51m
8 AM
6h 17m
10 AM
6h 0m
12 PM
5h 57m
3 PM
6h 1m
5 PM
6h 16m
8 PM
5h 43m
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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Fort Stockton, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Trip Overview
The drive from Austin, TX to Fort Stockton, TX covers 336.9 miles and takes about 5h 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Brazos Street, East 6th Street, Atlanta Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $50.91 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
168.5 miles from Austin, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 55m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 50m. Total distance: 336.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 50m drive with frequent turns across 336.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Brazos 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
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 50m 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 Austin, TX to Fort Stockton, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Brazos Street | — | — |
| East 6th Street | — | — |
| Atlanta Street | — | — |
| Loop 1 South | — | — |
| South Mopac Expressway | — | — |
| US 290 West | — | — |
| Highway 290 | — | — |
| US 290 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Brazos Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Austin, TX and Fort Stockton, TX.
1
Start on East 5th Street
417 ft
·
16 sec
·
East 5th Street
2
Turn left onto Brazos Street
358 ft
·
23 sec
·
Brazos Street
3
Turn left onto East 6th Street
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
East 6th Street
4
Turn left onto Atlanta Street
233 ft
·
7 sec
·
Atlanta Street
5
Take the ramp straight toward Loop 1 South
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Loop 1 South
6
Merge slight left onto South Mopac Expressway
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
South Mopac Expressway
7
Take the exit slight right toward US 290 West, TX 71 West: Johnson City, Llano
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 290 West, TX 71 West: Johnson City, Llano
8
Keep slight left to continue on US 290 West, TX 71 West
318 ft
·
8 sec
·
US 290 West, TX 71 West
9
Merge slight left
3.7 mi
·
4 min
10
Continue on West US Highway 290 Frontage Rd
446 ft
·
6 sec
·
West US Highway 290 Frontage Rd
11
Continue on West US 290 Frontage Rd
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
West US 290 Frontage Rd
12
Turn straight onto West US 290 Bypass Lanes
0.5 mi
·
33 sec
·
West US 290 Bypass Lanes
13
Continue on West US Highway 290
377 ft
·
5 sec
·
West US Highway 290
14
Continue on West US Highway 290
30 mi
·
37 min
·
West US Highway 290
15
Merge slight left onto South US Highway 281
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
South US Highway 281
16
Turn left onto East Main Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
17
Continue on West US Highway 290
27 mi
·
30 min
·
West US Highway 290
18
Continue on East Main Street
3.5 mi
·
7 min
·
East Main Street
19
Continue on West US Highway 290
39 mi
·
42 min
·
West US Highway 290
20
Take the exit straight toward I 10 West: Fort Stockton
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 10 West: Fort Stockton
21
Merge slight left
216 mi
·
3 hr 22 min
22
Take the exit slight right toward I 10 Business Loop West, US 385 South: Fort Stockton, Marathon
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
I 10 Business Loop West, US 385 South: Fort Stockton, Marathon
23
Turn left onto East US Highway 290
0.8 mi
·
57 sec
·
East US Highway 290
24
Continue on East Dickinson Boulevard
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
East Dickinson Boulevard
25
Turn right onto North Main Street
246 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Main Street
26
Turn left onto West 10th Street
56 ft
·
2 sec
·
West 10th Street
27
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 168.5 miles from Austin, TX, or about 2h 55m 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 74 miles or 1h 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 168.5 miles or 2h 55m 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 48m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fort Stockton, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Austin, TX
This is one driving day of about 336.9 miles and 5h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 74 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 168.5 mi from Austin, TX · 2h 55m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
168 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 74 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 168.5 miles from Austin, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Fort Stockton, TX
The final approach into Fort Stockton, 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 Fort Stockton, 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
$50.91 one way
$101.81 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
118 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $55.72 | $111.44 |
| premium | $4.54 | $60.15 | $120.30 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $74.38 | $148.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$51
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$76–$101
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 117.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 101.1 | 1 | $35.37 | $16.17 |
| Efficient EV | 84.2 | 0 | $29.48 | $13.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 134.8 | 1 | $47.17 | $21.56 |
Gas CO2
118 kg
EV CO2
39 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
Fort Stockton, TX
Morning in Fort Stockton on Friday
Local time
8:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
59°F
Fredericksburg, TX
168 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
6 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
5h 50m 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 Austin, TX to Fort Stockton, TX covers 336.9 miles and takes about 5h 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Brazos Street, East 6th Street, Atlanta Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 168.5 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 $50.91 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 5h 50m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Austin, TX to Fort Stockton, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Austin, TX to Fort Stockton, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry@if($hasFuel), EIA for fuel prices@endif@if($hasWeather), NOAA Climate Normals for seasonal conditions@endif@if($hasElevation), USGS 3DEP for elevation@endif@if($hasEv), NREL for EV charging@endif@if($hasParks), and NPS for national parks@endif. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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