Origin
Austin, TX
Afternoon in Austin on Sunday
Local time
3:24 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Austin, TX to Pinehurst, TX
Drive Time
2h 49m
Distance
137.9 mi
222 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 38m
★
6 AM
2h 49m
8 AM
3h 11m
10 AM
2h 57m
12 PM
2h 55m
3 PM
2h 58m
5 PM
3h 10m
8 PM
2h 43m
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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Pinehurst, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Austin, TX to Pinehurst, TX covers 137.9 miles and takes about 2h 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Red River Street, East 7th Street, Interstate 35 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.07 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.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
69 miles from Austin, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 24m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 49m drive with frequent turns across 137.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Red River Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Austin, TX to Pinehurst, TX is easy. At 2h 49m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Austin, TX to Pinehurst, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Red River Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East 7th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Interstate 35 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 35 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Purple Heart Trail | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 290 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Manor Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 290 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Red River Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Austin, TX and Pinehurst, TX.
1
Start on East 5th Street
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
East 5th Street
2
Turn left onto Red River Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Red River Street
3
Turn right onto East 7th Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
East 7th Street
4
Turn left onto North Interstate 35
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
North Interstate 35
5
Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 North, US 290 East
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
I 35 North, US 290 East
6
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
0.6 mi
·
42 sec
·
Purple Heart Trail
7
Keep slight right to continue on Purple Heart Trail
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
8
Take the exit slight right toward US 290 East: Houston
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
US 290 East: Houston
9
Continue on Manor Expressway
6.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Manor Expressway
10
Continue on East US Highway 290
42 mi
·
48 min
·
East US Highway 290
11
Continue on West Austin Street
33 mi
·
36 min
·
West Austin Street
12
Take the exit slight right toward US 290 East, TX 36 South: Houston, Bellville
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
US 290 East, TX 36 South: Houston, Bellville
13
Merge slight left onto US Highway 290 West
23 mi
·
26 min
·
US Highway 290 West
14
Take the exit slight right toward FM 1488, FM 359: Brookshire, Magnolia
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
FM 1488, FM 359: Brookshire, Magnolia
15
Turn left onto FM 1488
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
FM 1488
16
Turn left
17 mi
·
25 min
17
Turn right onto Farm to Market Road 1774
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Farm to Market Road 1774
18
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 69 miles from Austin, TX, or about 1h 24m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 69 miles or 1h 24m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pinehurst, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Austin, TX
This is one driving day of about 137.9 miles and 2h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Austin, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 69 mi from Austin, TX · 1h 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
69 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 69 miles from Austin, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Pinehurst, TX
The final approach into Pinehurst, 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 Pinehurst, 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
$21.07 one way
$42.13 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
48 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $23.08 | $46.17 |
| premium | $4.59 | $24.93 | $49.85 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $30.64 | $61.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 48.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 41.4 | 0 | $14.48 | $6.62 |
| Efficient EV | 34.5 | 0 | $12.07 | $5.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 55.2 | 0 | $19.31 | $8.83 |
Gas CO2
48 kg
EV CO2
16 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
Pinehurst, TX
Afternoon in Pinehurst on Sunday
Local time
3:24 PM
CDT
Current temp
88°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
23 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
2h 49m 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 Pinehurst, TX covers 137.9 miles and takes about 2h 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Red River Street, East 7th Street, Interstate 35. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 69 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 $21.07 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Austin, TX to Pinehurst, TX is easy. At 2h 49m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Austin, TX to Pinehurst, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Austin, TX to Pinehurst, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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