Origin
Austin, TX
Morning in Austin on Tuesday
Local time
11:27 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Austin, TX to Perryton, TX
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
10h 23m
Distance
578.3 mi
931 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$87
one way
EV Charging
Loading...
station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
10h 14m
★
6 AM
10h 24m
8 AM
10h 42m
10 AM
10h 30m
12 PM
10h 28m
3 PM
10h 31m
5 PM
10h 41m
8 PM
10h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Austin, TX
Wikimedia Commons
Perryton, TX
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
The drive from Austin, TX to Perryton, TX covers 578.3 miles and takes about 10h 23m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on Purple Heart Trail, US 81, TX 70 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 129.2 miles on Purple Heart Trail. At current regular gas prices, budget about $87.38 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
289.2 miles from Austin, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 5m into the drive .
Loading map...
Drive Character
At 578.3 miles and 10h 23m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are Purple Heart Trail and US 81.
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.
Purple Heart Trail is the longest continuous segment at about 129.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
At 10h 23m, this is a long-haul route where pacing matters more than any single turn. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near Red River Street.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 578.3 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 0.3 miles (Red River Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles (East 7th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 136.8 miles (I 35W): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
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.
7
136.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 24m in
|
I 35W
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35W toward I 35W: Fort Worth
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 35W: Fort Worth
7
197.2 mi into trip
|
~3h 27m in
Take the exit toward US 81 North, US 287 North: Decatur
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 81 North, US 287 North: Decatur
9
304.5 mi into trip
|
~5h 22m in
|
US 287 / Northwest Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto US 287 / Northwest Freeway toward US 287 North: Vernon, Amarillo
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 3A
Toward US 287 North: Vernon, Amarillo
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 Perryton, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Amarillo along the way.
Amarillo
304.5 mi in
|
~5h 22m
|
via US 287
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Purple Heart Trail | 129.2 mi | 2h 14m |
| US 81 | 103.4 mi | 1h 49m |
| TX 70 | 55.2 mi | 55m |
| I 35W | 51.5 mi | 54m |
| US Highway 287 East | 40.5 mi | 42m |
| State Highway 70 | 38.9 mi | 51m |
| East 11th Street | 28.7 mi | 32m |
| US Highway 287 | 27.3 mi | 28m |
Longest stretch:
Purple Heart Trail
— 129.2 mi, about 2h 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Austin, TX and Perryton, 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
96 mi
·
1 hr 40 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 35
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
South Jack Kultgen Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 35; US 77
33 mi
·
33 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35W
52 mi
·
54 min
·
I 35W
Toward I 35W: Fort Worth
Use the slight left lane.
11
Take the exit onto I 35W TEXpress
8.9 mi
·
8 min
·
I 35W TEXpress
Toward I 35W Express North: I 35W TEXpress North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 81 North, US 287 North: Decatur
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto US 81; US 287
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US 81; US 287
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on US 81; US 287
102 mi
·
1 hr 47 min
·
US 81; US 287
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on US 281; US 287
0.8 mi
·
58 sec
·
Lloyd Ruby Overpass
16
Continue on US 277; US 281; US 287
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Central Freeway
Use the straight lane.
17
Keep slight left at fork onto US 287
5.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Northwest Freeway
Exit 3A
Toward US 287 North: Vernon, Amarillo
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
18
Continue on US 287
40 mi
·
42 min
·
US Highway 287 East
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
19
Continue on US 70; US 183; US 287
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Continue on US 287
26 mi
·
26 min
·
US Highway 287 West
Use the straight lane.
21
Continue on US 287
29 mi
·
32 min
·
East 11th Street
22
Continue on US 287
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Avenue F Northeast
23
Continue on US 287
14 mi
·
14 min
·
US Highway 287
24
Continue on US 287
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Burnett Street
25
Continue on US 287
14 mi
·
13 min
·
US Highway 287
26
Turn straight onto US 287
26 mi
·
28 min
·
Boykin Drive
27
Continue on US 287
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East 2nd Street
28
Turn right onto TX 70
17 mi
·
25 min
·
State Highway 70
29
Continue on TX 70
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
I 40 Service Road
30
Take the ramp onto TX 70
2.7 mi
·
2 min
·
TX 70
Toward I 40 West: Amarillo
31
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 121
Toward TX 70 North: Pampa
32
Continue on TX 70
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
I 40 Service Road
33
Turn right onto TX 70
22 mi
·
25 min
·
State Highway 70
34
Turn right onto Loop 171
2.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Loop 171
35
Continue on TX 273; Loop 171
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
State Highway 273
36
Turn left onto Loop 171
6.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Loop 171
37
At end of road, turn right onto TX 70
53 mi
·
52 min
·
TX 70
38
At end of road, turn left onto US 83
3.5 mi
·
3 min
·
US Highway 83
39
Continue on US 83
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
South Main Street
40
Turn right onto TX 15
22 ft
·
0 sec
·
East Brillhart Avenue
41
Arrive at destination
TX 15
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 289.2 miles from Austin, TX, or about 5h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 129.2 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 127 miles or 2h 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 289.2 miles or 5h 5m 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 289.2 miles or 5h 5m
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 9h 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Perryton, 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 289 miles and 5.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Perryton, TX
Aim for roughly 289 miles and 5.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 127 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 Purple Heart Trail for about 129.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 289.2 mi from Austin, TX · 5h 5m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
191 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.
Second major stop
Overnight candidate
382 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 Childress, TXOvernight Options
Night 1
289 mi · about 5.2h in
A practical overnight split lands near Wichita Falls, TX after about 289 miles or 5.2 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 127 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 289.2 miles from Austin, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Purple Heart Trail if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 129.2 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 289 miles or 5.2 hours on the road.
Arriving in Perryton, TX
The final approach into Perryton, 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 Perryton, TX.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Perryton, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$87.38 one way
$174.76 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
202 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $95.65 | $191.29 |
| premium | $4.54 | $103.25 | $206.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $127.68 | $255.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$87
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$217–$327
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 202.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $61 in charging · 2 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 173.5 | 2 | $60.72 | $27.76 |
| Efficient EV | 144.6 | 1 | $50.60 | $23.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 231.3 | 2 | $80.96 | $37.01 |
Gas CO2
202 kg
EV CO2
68 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.
Destination
Perryton, TX
Morning in Perryton on Tuesday
Local time
11:27 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
19 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
10h 23m 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 Perryton, TX covers 578.3 miles and takes about 10h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Purple Heart Trail, US 81, TX 70. 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 289 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 289.2 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 $87.38 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 21 significant decision points across 578.3 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 0.3 miles (Red River Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles (East 7th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 136.8 miles (I 35W): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Austin, TX to Perryton, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Amarillo along the way.
Was this route helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Perryton, TX
More trips to Perryton, TX
Explore more options from Austin, TX or browse trips ending in Perryton, TX.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse TX road trips.
Explore maps for Austin, TX or Perryton, TX on MapSof.net.