Origin
Electra, TX
Afternoon in Electra on Sunday
Local time
3:28 PM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Electra, TX to Austin, TX
Drive Time
5h 16m
Distance
311.9 mi
502 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$48
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 3m
★
6 AM
5h 16m
8 AM
5h 43m
10 AM
5h 26m
12 PM
5h 23m
3 PM
5h 27m
5 PM
5h 42m
8 PM
5h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Electra, TX
Thomas balabaud
Austin, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Electra, TX to Austin, TX covers 311.9 miles and takes about 5h 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Front Avenue, US 287 South, Northwest Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $47.64 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
156 miles from Electra, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 38m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 16m drive with frequent turns across 311.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Front Avenue 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
This is a straightforward 5h 16m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Electra, TX to Austin, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Front Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 287 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northwest Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Central Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lloyd Ruby Overpass | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Central East Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 35W | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
East Front Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Electra, TX and Austin, TX.
1
Start on North Main Street
10 ft
·
6 sec
·
North Main Street
2
Turn left onto East Front Avenue
6.1 mi
·
8 min
·
East Front Avenue
3
Take the ramp straight toward US 287 South: Wichita Falls
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US 287 South: Wichita Falls
4
Merge slight left
17 mi
·
17 min
5
Keep slight right to continue on Northwest Freeway
0.6 mi
·
42 sec
·
Northwest Freeway
6
Merge slight left onto Central Freeway
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Central Freeway
7
Continue on Lloyd Ruby Overpass
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Lloyd Ruby Overpass
8
Continue on Central East Freeway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Central East Freeway
9
Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway
1.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Central East Freeway
10
Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway
97 mi
·
1 hr 43 min
·
Central East Freeway
11
Continue straight
4.6 mi
·
4 min
12
Merge slight left onto North Freeway
4.5 mi
·
4 min
·
North Freeway
13
Take the exit slight left toward I 35W Express Toll South
0.6 mi
·
33 sec
·
I 35W Express Toll South
14
Merge slight left onto I 35W TEXpress
4.0 mi
·
3 min
·
I 35W TEXpress
15
Merge slight right onto North South Freeway
85 mi
·
1 hr 27 min
·
North South Freeway
16
Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
North Jack Kultgen Expressway
17
Continue on Purple Heart Trail
38 mi
·
39 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
18
Keep slight left
56 mi
·
58 min
19
Keep slight left to continue on Purple Heart Trail
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
20
Take the exit slight right toward 8th–3rd Streets, Huston-Tillotson University
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
8th–3rd Streets, Huston-Tillotson University
21
Turn straight onto North Interstate 35
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
North Interstate 35
22
Turn right onto East 6th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East 6th Street
23
Turn left onto Congress Avenue
358 ft
·
18 sec
·
Congress Avenue
24
Turn left onto East 5th Street
26 ft
·
1 sec
·
East 5th Street
25
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 156 miles from Electra, TX, or about 2h 38m 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 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 156 miles or 2h 38m 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 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 Electra, 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 Electra, TX
This is one driving day of about 311.9 miles and 5h 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Electra, 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 156 mi from Electra, TX · 2h 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
156 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 156 miles from Electra, 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
$47.64 one way
$95.29 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
109 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $52.21 | $104.43 |
| premium | $4.59 | $56.38 | $112.75 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $69.29 | $138.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$48
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$73–$98
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 109.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 93.6 | 1 | $32.75 | $14.97 |
| Efficient EV | 78 | 0 | $27.29 | $12.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 124.8 | 1 | $43.67 | $19.96 |
Gas CO2
109 kg
EV CO2
36 kg (67% 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
Afternoon in Austin on Sunday
Local time
3:28 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°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
20 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
5h 16m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Electra, TX to Austin, TX covers 311.9 miles and takes about 5h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Front Avenue, US 287 South, Northwest Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 156 miles from Electra, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $47.64 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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.
This is a straightforward 5h 16m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Electra, TX to Austin, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Electra, TX to Austin, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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