Origin
Austin, TX
Evening in Austin on Sunday
Local time
5:04 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Austin, TX to Post, TX
Drive Time
6h 4m
Distance
332.6 mi
535 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$51
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 51m
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6 AM
6h 4m
8 AM
6h 30m
10 AM
6h 13m
12 PM
6h 11m
3 PM
6h 15m
5 PM
6h 29m
8 PM
5h 57m
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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Post, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Austin, TX to Post, TX covers 332.6 miles and takes about 6h 4m 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 $50.81 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
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
166.3 miles from Austin, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 2m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 4m drive with frequent turns across 332.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 31 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 4m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Austin, TX to Post, 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 183 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 183 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Key Avenue | 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 Post, 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
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
8
Take the exit slight right toward US 183 North: Lampasas
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
US 183 North: Lampasas
9
Merge slight left
11 mi
·
13 min
10
Continue straight
15 mi
·
14 min
11
Continue on North US Highway 183
36 mi
·
38 min
·
North US Highway 183
12
Continue on South Key Avenue
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
South Key Avenue
13
Continue on North US Highway 281
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
North US Highway 281
14
Keep slight left to continue on North US Highway 183
37 mi
·
40 min
·
North US Highway 183
15
At the end of the road, turn left
30 mi
·
34 min
16
Turn left onto Early Boulevard
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Early Boulevard
17
Continue on East Commerce Street
22 mi
·
25 min
·
East Commerce Street
18
Keep slight right to continue on Wallis Avenue
7.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Wallis Avenue
19
Turn right onto East Walnut Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Walnut Street
20
Continue on West Walnut Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Walnut Street
21
Continue on State Highway 153
69 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
State Highway 153
22
Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 153
20 ft
·
State Highway 153
23
Turn right onto State Highway 70
10 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 70
24
Continue on Lamar Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Lamar Street
25
Turn left onto Northwest Georgia Avenue
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Northwest Georgia Avenue
26
Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West: Midland
341 ft
·
8 sec
·
I 20 West: Midland
27
Merge slight left
6.0 mi
·
5 min
28
Take the exit slight right toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
29
Keep slight left
75 mi
·
1 hr 16 min
30
Turn left onto West Main Street
299 ft
·
16 sec
·
West Main Street
31
Arrive at your 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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 166.3 miles from Austin, TX, or about 3h 2m 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 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 166.3 miles or 3h 2m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 58m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Post, 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.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 332.6 miles and 6h 4m.
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 166.3 mi from Austin, TX · 3h 2m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
166 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 166.3 miles from Austin, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Post, TX
The final approach into Post, 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 Post, 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
$50.81 one way
$101.61 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
116 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $55.68 | $111.36 |
| premium | $4.59 | $60.12 | $120.23 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $73.89 | $147.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$51
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$76–$101
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 116.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 99.8 | 1 | $34.92 | $15.96 |
| Efficient EV | 83.2 | 0 | $29.10 | $13.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 133 | 1 | $46.56 | $21.29 |
Gas CO2
116 kg
EV CO2
39 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
Post, TX
Evening in Post on Sunday
Local time
5:04 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°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
9 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
6h 4m 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 Post, TX covers 332.6 miles and takes about 6h 4m 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 166.3 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 $50.81 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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 4m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Austin, TX to Post, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Austin, TX to Post, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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