Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 15m
Distance
115.1 mi
185 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Pine Island, TX
Eslam Mohammed Abdelmaksoud
The drive from Austin, TX to Pine Island, TX covers 115.1 miles and takes about 2h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East US Highway 290, West Austin Street, US Highway 290 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 41.5 miles on East US Highway 290. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.39 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
57.5 miles from Austin, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 8m into the drive .
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 15m. Total distance: 115.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
This is a 2h 15m highway drive covering 115.1 miles, with most of the trip on East US Highway 290 and West Austin Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 41.5 miles on East US Highway 290.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on East US Highway 290 and West Austin Street. 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.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 115.1 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 0.6 miles (North Interstate 35): Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto Red River Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto East 7th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto North Interstate 35
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork onto I 35; US 290 / Purple Heart Trail
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit onto US 290 toward US 290 East: Houston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Austin, TX to Pine Island, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Bellville along the way.
Bellville
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East US Highway 290 | 41.5 mi | 48m |
| West Austin Street | 32.9 mi | 36m |
| US Highway 290 West | 23.3 mi | 26m |
| Manor Expressway | 6.2 mi | 6m |
| Purple Heart Trail | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| US 290 | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| FM 359 | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| US Highway 290 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Austin, TX and Pine Island, TX.
Start on East 5th Street
Turn left onto Red River Street
Turn right onto East 7th Street
Turn left onto North Interstate 35
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 35; US 290
Keep slight right at fork onto I 35; US 290
Take the exit onto US 290
Continue on 290 Toll
Continue on US 290
Continue on US 290
Take the exit onto US 290
Merge onto US 290; TX 36
Take the exit
Continue on US Highway 290
Keep slight right at fork
Turn straight onto FM 359
Arrive at destination
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
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 25 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 57.5 miles or 1h 8m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 49m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pine Island, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Austin, TX
This is one driving day of about 115.1 miles and 2h 15m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 57.5 mi from Austin, TX · 1h 8m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
58 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 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 57.5 miles from Austin, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Pine Island, 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 Pine Island, TX.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$17.39 one way
$34.78 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $19.04 | $38.07 |
| premium | $4.54 | $20.55 | $41.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $25.41 | $50.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34.5 | 0 | $12.09 | $5.52 |
| Efficient EV | 28.8 | 0 | $10.07 | $4.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 46 | 0 | $16.11 | $7.37 |
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (68% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Austin on Thursday
Local time
3:07 PM
CDT
Current temp
89°F
Partly Sunny
Destination
Afternoon in Pine Island on Thursday
Local time
3:07 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
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
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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