Origin
Bovina, TX
Night in Bovina on Friday
Local time
11:57 PM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bovina, TX to Austin, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
7h 34m
Distance
469.9 mi
756 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$71
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 25m
★
6 AM
7h 35m
8 AM
7h 55m
10 AM
7h 42m
12 PM
7h 40m
3 PM
7h 43m
5 PM
7h 54m
8 PM
7h 29m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from Bovina, TX to Austin, TX covers 469.9 miles and takes about 7h 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North 1st Street, East American Boulevard, Avenue Q for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $71.00 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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
234.9 miles from Bovina, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 47m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 34m. Total distance: 469.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 34m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 7h 34m drive with frequent turns across 469.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 46 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North 1st 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.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 34m, 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 Bovina, TX to Austin, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North 1st Street | — | — |
| East American Boulevard | — | — |
| Avenue Q | — | — |
| Slaton Road | — | — |
| Highway 84 | — | — |
| Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway | — | — |
| East 15th Street | — | — |
| Ralls Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North 1st Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bovina, TX and Austin, TX.
1
Start on the route
9.0 mi
·
9 min
·
the route
2
Turn right
21 mi
·
21 min
3
Keep slight right
325 ft
·
5 sec
4
Turn straight onto North 1st Street
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
North 1st Street
5
Turn left onto East American Boulevard
18 mi
·
18 min
·
East American Boulevard
6
Continue straight
8.0 mi
·
7 min
7
Continue straight
42 mi
·
43 min
8
Merge slight left onto Avenue Q
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Avenue Q
9
Continue on Slaton Road
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Slaton Road
10
Continue on East Highway 84
6.9 mi
·
6 min
·
East Highway 84
11
Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
4.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
12
Continue on East Highway 84
20 mi
·
20 min
·
East Highway 84
13
Continue on North US Highway 84
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North US Highway 84
14
Turn left onto East 15th Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
East 15th Street
15
Turn right onto Ralls Road
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Ralls Road
16
Turn straight onto North Avenue F
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North Avenue F
17
At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 84
74 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
US Highway 84
18
Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
6.5 mi
·
6 min
·
I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
19
Take the exit slight right toward SH 70 South, SH 70 Business: Sweetwater, San Angelo
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
SH 70 South, SH 70 Business: Sweetwater, San Angelo
20
Turn slight left onto Southwest Georgia Avenue
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Southwest Georgia Avenue
21
Turn right onto Lamar Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Lamar Street
22
Continue on State Highway 70
10 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 70
23
Turn left onto State Highway 153
69 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
State Highway 153
24
Continue on West Walnut Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Walnut Street
25
Continue on East Walnut Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Walnut Street
26
At the end of the road, turn left
9.4 mi
·
10 min
27
Continue straight
21 mi
·
24 min
28
Turn right onto Garmon Drive
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Garmon Drive
29
Continue on US Highway 84 East
29 mi
·
33 min
·
US Highway 84 East
30
Turn right
22 mi
·
25 min
31
Continue straight
15 mi
·
15 min
32
Merge slight left onto North US Highway 281
259 ft
·
4 sec
·
North US Highway 281
33
Continue on North Key Avenue
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
North Key Avenue
34
Continue on South US Highway 183
35 mi
·
38 min
·
South US Highway 183
35
Continue straight
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
36
Keep slight left to continue on 183A Toll Road
14 mi
·
14 min
·
183A Toll Road
37
Continue straight
7.5 mi
·
8 min
38
Take the exit slight right toward Loop 1: Mopac Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Loop 1: Mopac Boulevard
39
Keep slight right to continue on Loop 1 South: Mopac Boulevard South
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Loop 1 South: Mopac Boulevard South
40
Merge slight left onto North Mopac Expressway
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North Mopac Expressway
41
Take the exit slight left toward Express 1 Toll
423 ft
·
10 sec
·
Express 1 Toll
42
Merge slight left
3.9 mi
·
4 min
43
Take the exit slight right
0.7 mi
·
1 min
44
Keep slight left to continue on West 5th Street
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
West 5th Street
45
Turn straight onto West 5th Street
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
West 5th Street
46
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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 234.9 miles from Bovina, TX, or about 3h 47m 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 103 miles or 1h 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 234.9 miles or 3h 47m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Austin, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bovina, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bovina, TX
This is one driving day of about 469.9 miles and 7h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 103 miles from Bovina, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 234.9 mi from Bovina, TX · 3h 47m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
235 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 103 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 234.9 miles from Bovina, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Austin, TX
The final approach into Austin, 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 Austin, 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
$71.00 one way
$142.01 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
164 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $77.72 | $155.44 |
| premium | $4.54 | $83.90 | $167.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $103.75 | $207.50 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$71
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$96–$121
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 164.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $49 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 141 | 1 | $49.34 | $22.56 |
| Efficient EV | 117.5 | 1 | $41.12 | $18.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 188 | 2 | $65.79 | $30.07 |
Gas CO2
164 kg
EV CO2
55 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
Austin, TX
Night in Austin on Friday
Local time
11:57 PM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
59°F
Sweetwater, TX
235 mi in
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
15 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
7h 34m 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 Bovina, TX to Austin, TX covers 469.9 miles and takes about 7h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North 1st Street, East American Boulevard, Avenue Q. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 234.9 miles from Bovina, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $71.00 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.
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 34m, 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 Bovina, TX to Austin, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bovina, TX to Austin, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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