Trip from Austin, TX to Agua Dulce, TX

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Drive Time

9h 30m

Distance

560 mi

901 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$85

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min

4 AM

9h 22m ★

6 AM

9h 30m

8 AM

9h 47m

10 AM

9h 36m

12 PM

9h 34m

3 PM

9h 37m

5 PM

9h 46m

8 PM

9h 25m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Austin, TX to Agua Dulce, TX covers 560 miles and takes about 9h 30m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.

The route leans on I 10, West US Highway 290, South US Highway 281 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 434.5 miles on I 10. At current regular gas prices, budget about $84.62 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

280 miles from Austin, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 56m into the drive .

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Drive Character

At 560 miles and 9h 30m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are I 10 and West US Highway 290.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 10 is the longest continuous segment at about 434.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and West US Highway 290. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Brazos Street.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 560 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Brazos Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.1 miles (East 6th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles (Atlanta Street): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 17 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Brazos Street

Turn left onto Brazos Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | East 6th Street

Turn left onto East 6th Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

2 mi into trip | ~5m in | Atlanta Street

Turn left onto Atlanta Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

6.2 mi into trip | ~10m in

Take the exit toward US 290 West, TX 71 West: Johnson City, Llano

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward US 290 West, TX 71 West: Johnson City, L...

6.8 mi into trip | ~11m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 290 West, TX 71 West

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 290 West, TX 71 West

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Austin, TX to Agua Dulce, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Fredericksburg along the way.

Fredericksburg

47.3 mi in | ~1h | via US 290

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 10	434.5 mi	6h 48m
West US Highway 290	96.7 mi	1h 50m
South US Highway 281	5.4 mi	6m
East Main Street	4.6 mi	9m
South Mopac Expressway	3.9 mi	4m
US 290	3.7 mi	4m
South Ascencion Street	3.1 mi	7m
East 6th Street	1.9 mi	4m

Longest stretch: I 10 — 434.5 mi, about 6h 48m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on East 5th Street

417 ft · 15 sec · East 5th Street

Turn left onto Brazos Street

357 ft · 23 sec · Brazos Street

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto East 6th Street

1.9 mi · 4 min · East 6th Street

Use the straight lane.

Turn left onto Atlanta Street

233 ft · 6 sec · Atlanta Street

Use the left lane.

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 26 sec

Toward Loop 1 South

Merge onto Loop 1

3.9 mi · 4 min · South Mopac Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Toward US 290 West, TX 71 West: Johnson City, Llano Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

319 ft · 7 sec

Toward US 290 West, TX 71 West

Merge onto US 290; TX 71

3.7 mi · 4 min · US 290; TX 71

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on West US Highway 290 Frontage Rd

447 ft · 6 sec · West US Highway 290 Frontage Rd

Continue on West US 290 Frontage Rd

0.3 mi · 23 sec · West US 290 Frontage Rd

Turn straight onto West US 290 Bypass Lanes

0.5 mi · 33 sec · West US 290 Bypass Lanes

Continue on US 290

378 ft · 4 sec · West US Highway 290

Continue on US 290

30 mi · 37 min · West US Highway 290

Use the left lane.

Merge onto US 281; US 290

5.4 mi · 6 min · South US Highway 281

Turn left onto US 290

1.1 mi · 1 min · East Main Street

Toward Fredericksburg

Continue on US 290

27 mi · 30 min · West US Highway 290

Continue on US 290

3.5 mi · 7 min · East Main Street

Continue on US 290

39 mi · 42 min · West US Highway 290

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward I 10 West: Fort Stockton

Merge onto I 10

435 mi · 6 hr 48 min · I 10

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 44 sec

Toward FM 1110: Clint, San Elizario

Turn right onto Darrington Road

1.5 mi · 2 min · Darrington Road

Turn right onto Las Colonias Road

1.5 mi · 3 min · Las Colonias Road

Turn left onto South Ascencion Street

3.1 mi · 7 min · South Ascencion Street

Turn right onto Kentwood Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · Kentwood Avenue

Turn left onto Agua del Rio

346 ft · 15 sec · Agua del Rio

Arrive at destination

Agua del Rio

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 280 miles from Austin, TX, or about 4h 56m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 434.5 miles.

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 123 miles or 2h 28m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 280 miles or 4h 56m 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 280 miles or 4h 56m

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 8h 23m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Agua Dulce, 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.

Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

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 280 miles and 4.8 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Agua Dulce, TX

Aim for roughly 280 miles and 4.8 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 123 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.

The longest stretch is on I 10 for about 434.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 280 mi from Austin, TX · 4h 56m into the drive

First major stop

Coffee and fuel

San Antonio, TX

185 mi into the route

Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch

This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.

city in Upton County, Texas, United States

Second major stop

Overnight candidate

McCamey, TX

370 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 McCamey, TX

Overnight Options

Night 1

Live Oak, TX

280 mi · about 4.8h in

A practical overnight split lands near Live Oak, TX after about 280 miles or 4.8 hours of driving.

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Pacing Suggestions

Kerrville, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 123 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

McCamey, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 280 miles from Austin, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 10 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 434.5 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 280 miles or 4.8 hours on the road.

Arriving in Agua Dulce, TX

The final approach into Agua Dulce, 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 Agua Dulce, TX.

On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Agua Dulce, TX with some flexibility left in the schedule.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park tells the story of our 36th president beginning with his ancestors until his final resting place on his beloved LBJ Ranch. This entire "circle of life" gives...

2 mi from route ~6 min detour Free near mile 57.9

Park Closure: Texas White House Complex Closure

View on nps.gov

Chamizal National Memorial

National Memorial

Chamizal is more than just an urban park to recreate or enjoy a quiet afternoon. These grounds are a reminder of the harmonious settlement of a 100-year boundary dispute between the United States and...

20 mi from route ~50 min detour Free near mile 560

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$84.62 one way

$169.23 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 196 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.20	$92.62	$185.24
premium	$4.54	$99.98	$199.97
diesel	$5.61	$123.64	$247.28

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$85

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$215–$325

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 195.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $59 in charging · 2 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	168	2	$58.80	$26.88
Efficient EV	140	1	$49.00	$22.40
EV Truck/SUV	224	2	$78.40	$35.84

Gas CO2

196 kg

EV CO2

66 kg (66% less)

Plan for 2 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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.

Forecast data refreshed 5 days ago

Origin

Austin, TX

Evening in Austin on Tuesday

Local time

7:46 PM

CDT

Current temp

65°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Agua Dulce, TX

Evening in Agua Dulce on Tuesday

Local time

6:46 PM

MDT

Current temp

81°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

1 hour earlier

The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.

Temperature spread

16 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

9h 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 Agua Dulce, TX covers 560 miles and takes about 9h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 10, West US Highway 290, South US Highway 281. 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 280 miles on day one.

The midpoint is about 280 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 $84.62 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.

On the drive from Austin, TX to Agua Dulce, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Fredericksburg along the way.

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