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Trip from Cameron, TX to Austin, TX

Drive Time

1h 35m

Distance

75.8 mi

122 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min
4 AM
1h 28m ★
6 AM
1h 35m
8 AM
1h 50m
10 AM
1h 40m
12 PM
1h 39m
3 PM
1h 41m
5 PM
1h 49m
8 PM
1h 31m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Cameron, TX, TX

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Trip Overview

The drive from Cameron, TX to Austin, TX covers 75.8 miles and takes about 1h 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on FM 486, US 79, Pickle Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.9 miles on FM 486. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.58 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

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

37.9 miles from Cameron, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 47m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 1h 35m highway drive covering 75.8 miles, with most of the trip on FM 486 and US 79. The longest continuous stretch is about 14.9 miles on FM 486.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
FM 486 is the longest continuous segment at about 14.9 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

641 ft 365 ft

Total Climb

354 ft

Total Descent

266 ft

Highest Point

641 ft

~59.6 mi in

Elevation Range

276 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on FM 486 and US 79. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 52.8 miles in.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 75.8 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 52.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 63.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 70.3 miles (US 290): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 22 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

7
52.8 mi into trip | ~1h 7m in

Take the ramp toward TX 130 Toll South: Austin, Pflugerville

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Exit 426 Toward TX 130 Toll South: Austin, Pflugerville
7
63.3 mi into trip | ~1h 16m in

Take the exit toward 290 Toll West: Austin

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 437B Toward 290 Toll West: Austin
7
70.3 mi into trip | ~1h 26m in | US 290

Take the exit onto US 290 toward I 35 South, US 290 West

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 35 South, US 290 West
8
72.5 mi into trip | ~1h 29m in | I 35; US 290 / Purple Heart Trail

Keep slight left at fork onto I 35; US 290 / Purple Heart Trail toward 32nd Street, Dean Keeton Street

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Toward 32nd Street, Dean Keeton Street
8
74.9 mi into trip | ~1h 32m in

Take the exit toward 8th–3rd Streets, Huston-Tillotson University

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 234B Toward 8th–3rd Streets, Huston-Tillotson Univer...

Towns Along This Route

Between Cameron, TX and Austin, TX, road signs point toward Pflugerville, Toll 130 South: Austin and 290 Toll West: Austin.

Pflugerville

52.8 mi in | ~1h 7m

Toll 130 South: Austin

53 mi in | ~1h 7m

290 Toll West: Austin

63.3 mi in | ~1h 16m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
FM 486 14.9 mi 18m
US 79 10.3 mi 13m
Pickle Parkway 10 mi 9m
East 2nd Street 6.9 mi 8m
East 4th Street 6.3 mi 7m
FM 1063 5.8 mi 6m
FM 1331 5.1 mi 6m
Manor Expressway 4.1 mi 4m
Longest stretch: FM 486 — 14.9 mi, about 18m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cameron, TX and Austin, TX.

1

Start on US 77; US 190; TX 36

6.3 mi · 7 min · East 4th Street
2

Turn left onto FM 486

14 mi · 17 min · FM 486
3

Turn left onto FM 486

0.8 mi · 1 min · FM 486
4

Turn right onto FM 1331

5.1 mi · 6 min · FM 1331
5

Turn left onto FM 1063

5.8 mi · 6 min · FM 1063
6

Turn right onto US 79

7.7 mi · 9 min · US 79
Use the none lane.
7

Turn left onto Porter Street

0.1 mi · 22 sec · Porter Street
8

Turn right onto East 2nd Street

6.9 mi · 8 min · East 2nd Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
9

Continue on US 79

2.6 mi · 3 min · US 79
Use the none lane.
10

Turn left onto FM 685

2.1 mi · 2 min · Chris Kelley Boulevard
Use the left lane.
11

Turn left onto FM 685

1.3 mi · 1 min · TX 130 Frontage Road
Use the none lane.
12

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 10 sec
Exit 426 Toward TX 130 Toll South: Austin, Pflugerville Use the straight / slight left lanes.
13

Continue on this road

0.3 mi · 14 sec · this road
Exit 426 Toward Toll 130 South: Austin, Pflugerville
14

Merge onto TX 130 Toll

10 mi · 9 min · Pickle Parkway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
15

Take the exit

1.4 mi · 2 min
Exit 437B Toward 290 Toll West: Austin Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Merge onto 290 Toll

4.1 mi · 4 min · Manor Expressway
Use the none lane.
17

Continue on US 290

1.6 mi · 1 min · US 290
Use the none lane.
18

Take the exit onto US 290

1.1 mi · 2 min · US 290
Toward I 35 South, US 290 West Use the slight right lane.
19

Merge onto I 35; US 290

1.0 mi · 1 min · Purple Heart Trail
Use the none lane.
20

Keep slight left at fork onto I 35; US 290

2.4 mi · 3 min · Purple Heart Trail
Toward 32nd Street, Dean Keeton Street Use the slight left lane.
21

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Exit 234B Toward 8th–3rd Streets, Huston-Tillotson University Use the slight right lane.
22

Turn straight onto North Interstate 35

0.2 mi · 27 sec · North Interstate 35
Use the straight / right lanes.
23

Turn right onto East 6th Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · East 6th Street
Use the right lane.
24

Turn left onto Congress Avenue

357 ft · 17 sec · Congress Avenue
25

Turn left onto East 5th Street

28 ft · 0 sec · East 5th Street
Use the left lane.
26

Arrive at destination

East 5th Street

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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 37.9 miles from Cameron, TX, or about 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 14.9 miles.

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 75.8 miles or 1h 35m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 37.9 miles or 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 1h 19m

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 Cameron, 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 Cameron, TX

This is one driving day of about 75.8 miles and 1h 35m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Cameron, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on FM 486 for about 14.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 37.9 mi from Cameron, TX · 47m into the drive

Downtown Killeen, TX, TX

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Killeen, TX

38 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.

Popular next leg

Killeen, TX to Austin, TX

73.8 mi · 1h 14m

Pacing Suggestions

Killeen, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 75.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Killeen, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 37.9 miles from Cameron, 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

$11.58 one way

$23.16 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 27 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $12.69 $25.38
premium $4.59 $13.70 $27.40
diesel $5.64 $16.84 $33.68

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$12

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$37–$62

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 26.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 22.7 0 $7.96 $3.64
Efficient EV 19 0 $6.63 $3.03
EV Truck/SUV 30.3 0 $10.61 $4.85

Gas CO2

27 kg

EV CO2

9 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.

Forecast data refreshed 6 hours ago

Origin

Cameron, TX

Afternoon in Cameron on Sunday

Local time

4:37 PM

CDT

Current temp

78°F

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

SSE 15 mph 69% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 9:27AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 9:08AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX

Destination

Austin, TX

Afternoon in Austin on Sunday

Local time

4:37 PM

CDT

Current temp

79°F

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

SSE 5 to 10 mph 72% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 9:27AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 9:08AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX

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

1 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

1h 35m on the road

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Cameron, TX to Austin, TX covers 75.8 miles and takes about 1h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are FM 486, US 79, Pickle Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 37.9 miles from Cameron, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.58 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 75.8 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 52.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 63.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 70.3 miles (US 290): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Cameron, TX and Austin, TX, road signs point toward Pflugerville, Toll 130 South: Austin and 290 Toll West: Austin.

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