Origin
Austin, TX
Night in Austin on Thursday
Local time
10:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Austin, TX to Morgans Point Resort, TX
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 21m
Distance
68.4 mi
110 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 15m
★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 34m
10 AM
1h 26m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 33m
8 PM
1h 17m
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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Morgans Point Resort, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Trip Overview
This 68.4-mile drive from Austin, TX to Morgans Point Resort, TX takes approximately 1 hour and 21 minutes, making it a perfect one-day trip. You'll navigate through familiar Great Plains terrain in Texas, sticking to local roads for the entire journey with no highway driving. With an estimated fuel cost of $10, this is an economical option for a quick getaway. The route is characterized by frequent turns, so be prepared for a more engaged driving experience. Since there are no designated stops and the longest stretch isn't specified, you have the flexibility to discover points of interest along the way.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 21m. Total distance: 68.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (5%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for the entirety of this 68.4-mile journey between Austin and Morgans Point Resort. With a 0% highway share, this route offers a continuous engagement with city streets and local roads, meaning you'll be making frequent adjustments to your steering and navigation. The absence of long, uninterrupted stretches suggests a dynamic driving experience where you'll constantly be aware of your surroundings. This isn't a route for autopilot; it's a hands-on approach to getting from point A to point B within the Great Plains region of Texas.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Purple Heart Trail is the longest continuous segment at about 58.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near Red River Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 68.4 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Red River Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles (East 7th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles (North Interstate 35): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.3 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Red River Street
Turn left onto Red River Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
East 7th Street
Turn right onto East 7th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
North Interstate 35
Turn left onto North Interstate 35
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 35 North, US 290 East
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 35 North, US 290 East
6
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 35; US 290 / Purple Heart Trail
Keep slight right at fork onto I 35; US 290 / Purple Heart Trail
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Purple Heart Trail | 58.6 mi | 1h 2m |
| State Highway 317 | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| North Main Street | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| Farm-to-Market Road 2483 | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| East Central Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East 5th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Morgan's Point Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Interstate 35 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Purple Heart Trail
— 58.6 mi, about 1h 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Austin, TX and Morgans Point Resort, TX.
1
Start on East 5th Street
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
East 5th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Turn left onto Red River Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Red River Street
Use the left lane.
3
Turn right onto East 7th Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
East 7th Street
Use the right lane.
4
Turn left onto North Interstate 35
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
North Interstate 35
Use the left lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward I 35 North, US 290 East
6
Merge onto I 35; US 290
0.6 mi
·
42 sec
·
Purple Heart Trail
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 35; US 290
58 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 294A
Toward Central Avenue
9
Turn straight onto South I-35 Frontage Road
328 ft
·
8 sec
·
South I-35 Frontage Road
10
Turn left onto East Central Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Central Avenue
11
Turn right onto TX 317
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
North Main Street
12
Continue on TX 317
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 317
13
Turn left onto FM 2483
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Farm-to-Market Road 2483
14
Turn slight right
168 ft
·
5 sec
15
Turn slight right onto FM 2483
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Morgan's Point Road
16
Arrive at destination
FM 2483
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 34.2 mi from Austin, TX · 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.2 miles from Austin, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Morgans Point Resort, TX
The final approach into Morgans Point Resort, TX usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.34 one way
$20.67 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $11.31 | $22.63 |
| premium | $4.54 | $12.21 | $24.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.10 | $30.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.5 | 0 | $7.18 | $3.28 |
| Efficient EV | 17.1 | 0 | $5.99 | $2.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.4 | 0 | $9.58 | $4.38 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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
Morgans Point Resort, TX
Night in Morgans Point Resort on Thursday
Local time
10:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
2 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
1h 21m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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 Morgans Point Resort, TX covers 68.4 miles and takes about 1h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Purple Heart Trail, State Highway 317, North Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 34.2 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 $10.34 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 68.4 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Red River Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles (East 7th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles (North Interstate 35): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Austin, TX to Morgans Point Resort, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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