Drive Time
7h 34m
Distance
381.8 mi
614 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$57
one way
Photo: Thomas balabaud
The drive from Austin, TX to Kermit, TX covers 381.8 miles and takes about 7h 34m 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 $56.80 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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
190.9 miles from Austin, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 47m into the drive .
Expect a 7h 34m drive with frequent turns across 381.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Brazos Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East 6th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Atlanta Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Loop 1 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Mopac Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 290 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 71 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Young Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Austin, TX and Kermit, TX.
Start on East 5th Street
Turn left onto Brazos Street
Turn left onto East 6th Street
Turn left onto Atlanta Street
Take the ramp straight toward Loop 1 South
Merge slight left onto South Mopac Expressway
Take the exit slight right toward US 290 West, TX 71 West: Johnson City, Llano
Keep slight left to continue on US 290 West, TX 71 West
Merge slight left
Turn slight right onto West Highway 71
Continue on East State Highway 71
Keep slight right
Turn left onto West Young Street
Continue straight
Turn right
At the end of the road, turn left onto Commerce Street
Turn straight onto United States Highway 87
Continue on South Bryant Boulevard
Continue on South Koenigheim Street
Continue on North Bryant Boulevard
Continue on US Highway 87 North
Continue straight
Turn straight onto US Highway 87 North
Take the exit slight left toward SH 158 West: Midland
Turn left onto East Interstate 20
Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West: Odessa
Merge slight left
Continue straight
Take the exit slight right toward Loop 338: Odessa
Turn left onto East Interstate 20
Turn right onto Southeast Loop 338
Continue on Ray C. Stoker, Jr. Memorial Highway
Turn left onto State Highway 191 East
Continue on East 42nd Street
At the end of the road, turn right onto Kermit Highway
Continue on State Highway 302
Continue on East Jim Sharp Boulevard
Turn right onto South Poplar Street
Turn right onto East Austin Street
Turn right
Arrive at your destination
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 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 84 miles or 1h 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 190.9 miles or 3h 47m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kermit, 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.
Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Austin, TX
This is one driving day of about 381.8 miles and 7h 34m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 190.9 mi from Austin, TX · 3h 47m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
191 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.
A short stop after about 84 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 190.9 miles from Austin, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Kermit, 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 Kermit, TX.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$56.80 one way
$113.61 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $63.91 | $127.83 |
| premium | $4.59 | $69.01 | $138.02 |
| diesel | $3.99 | $60.02 | $120.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$57
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$82–$107
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 133.6 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $40 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 114.5 | 1 | $40.09 | $18.33 |
| Efficient EV | 95.5 | 1 | $33.41 | $15.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 152.7 | 1 | $53.45 | $24.44 |
Gas CO2
134 kg
EV CO2
45 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Austin on Saturday
Local time
8:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Kermit on Saturday
Local time
8:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
61°F
Leander, TX
191 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
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
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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