Origin
Austin, TX
Afternoon in Austin on Sunday
Local time
2:16 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Austin, TX to Kermit, TX
Drive Time
7h 34m
Distance
381.8 mi
614 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$58
one way
Austin, TX
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Kermit, TX
Thomas balabaud
Trip Overview
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 United States Highway 87, TX 158, TX 71 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 71.2 miles on United States Highway 87. At current regular gas prices, budget about $58.32 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 51m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 7h 34m highway drive covering 381.8 miles, with most of the trip on United States Highway 87 and TX 158. The longest continuous stretch is about 71.2 miles on United States Highway 87.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 41 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
United States Highway 87 is the longest continuous segment at about 71.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on United States Highway 87 and TX 158. 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 23 significant decision points across 381.8 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 6.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 23 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Brazos Street
Turn left onto Brazos Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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East 6th Street
Turn left onto East 6th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
7
6.2 mi into trip
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~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...
8
6.8 mi into trip
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~11m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 290 West, TX 71 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the none lane.
Toward US 290 West, TX 71 West
7
339.6 mi into trip
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~6h 39m in
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Spur 450 / Kermit Highway
At end of road, turn right onto Spur 450 / Kermit Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Towns Along This Route
Between Austin, TX and Kermit, TX, road signs point toward Sh 158 West: Midland and Loop 338: Odessa.
Sh 158 West: Midland
251 mi in
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~4h 58m
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via TX 158
Loop 338: Odessa
331 mi in
|
~6h 28m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| United States Highway 87 | 71.2 mi | 1h 16m |
| TX 158 | 62.7 mi | 1h 11m |
| TX 71 | 48.7 mi | 53m |
| East State Highway 71 | 42 mi | 56m |
| State Highway 302 | 40.4 mi | 51m |
| US Highway 87 North | 25.8 mi | 26m |
| West Highway 71 | 22.4 mi | 31m |
| US 87 | 18.6 mi | 20m |
Longest stretch:
United States Highway 87
— 71.2 mi, about 1h 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Austin, TX and Kermit, TX.
1
Start on East 5th Street
417 ft
·
15 sec
·
East 5th Street
2
Turn left onto Brazos Street
357 ft
·
23 sec
·
Brazos Street
Use the left lane.
3
Turn left onto East 6th Street
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
East 6th Street
Use the none lane.
4
Turn left onto Atlanta Street
233 ft
·
6 sec
·
Atlanta Street
Use the left lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward Loop 1 South
6
Merge onto Loop 1
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
South Mopac Expressway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 290 West, TX 71 West: Johnson City, Llano
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
319 ft
·
7 sec
Toward US 290 West, TX 71 West
Use the none lane.
9
Merge onto US 290; TX 71
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
US 290; TX 71
Use the none lane.
10
Turn slight right onto West Highway 71
22 mi
·
31 min
·
West Highway 71
Use the none lane.
11
Continue on TX 71
42 mi
·
56 min
·
East State Highway 71
Use the none lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 71
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
TX 71
13
Turn left onto TX 29; TX 71
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
West Young Street
14
Continue on TX 71
47 mi
·
50 min
·
TX 71
15
Turn right onto US 87; US 377
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
US 87; US 377
16
At end of road, turn left onto US 87; US 190; US 377
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
·
Commerce Street
17
Turn straight onto US 87
71 mi
·
1 hr 16 min
·
United States Highway 87
18
Continue on US 87; Loop 306
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
South Bryant Boulevard
19
Continue on US 87; US 277
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South Koenigheim Street
20
Continue on US 87; US 277; US 67 Bus
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
North Bryant Boulevard
21
Continue on US 87
23 mi
·
23 min
·
US Highway 87 North
Use the none lane.
22
Continue on US 87
16 mi
·
16 min
·
US 87
Use the none lane.
23
Turn straight onto US 87; TX 158; TX 163
2.6 mi
·
2 min
·
US Highway 87 North
24
Take the exit onto TX 158
63 mi
·
1 hr 11 min
·
TX 158
Toward SH 158 West: Midland
25
Turn left onto East Interstate 20
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
East Interstate 20
26
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward I 20 West: Odessa
27
Merge onto I 20; TX 158
5.9 mi
·
5 min
·
I 20; TX 158
28
Continue on I 20; TX 349
11 mi
·
11 min
·
I 20; TX 349
29
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Toward Loop 338: Odessa
30
Turn left onto East Interstate 20
235 ft
·
4 sec
·
East Interstate 20
31
Turn right onto Loop 338
0.7 mi
·
53 sec
·
Southeast Loop 338
32
Continue on Loop 338
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Ray C. Stoker, Jr. Memorial Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
33
Turn left onto State Highway 191 East
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
State Highway 191 East
Use the left lane.
34
Continue on TX 191
5.6 mi
·
6 min
·
East 42nd Street
Use the straight lane.
35
At end of road, turn right onto Spur 450
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
Kermit Highway
Use the right lane.
36
Continue on TX 302
40 mi
·
51 min
·
State Highway 302
37
Continue on TX 302
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
East Jim Sharp Boulevard
38
Turn right onto TX 18
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Poplar Street
39
Turn right onto TX 115
167 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Austin Street
40
Turn right
111 ft
·
8 sec
41
Arrive at 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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 190.9 miles from Austin, TX, or about 3h 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 71.2 miles.
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 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 190.9 miles or 3h 51m 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 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kermit, 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.
+
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.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 84 miles from Austin, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on United States Highway 87 for about 71.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 190.9 mi from Austin, TX · 3h 51m 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 84 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 190.9 miles from Austin, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before United States Highway 87 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 71.2 miles.
Arriving in Kermit, TX
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$58.32 one way
$116.64 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
134 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $63.91 | $127.83 |
| premium | $4.59 | $69.01 | $138.02 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $84.82 | $169.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$58
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$83–$108
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 133.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
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.
Destination
Kermit, TX
Afternoon in Kermit on Sunday
Local time
2:16 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°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.
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
11 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
7h 34m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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 Kermit, TX covers 381.8 miles and takes about 7h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are United States Highway 87, TX 158, TX 71. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 190.9 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 $58.32 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 381.8 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.
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 6.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Austin, TX and Kermit, TX, road signs point toward Sh 158 West: Midland and Loop 338: Odessa.
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