Origin
Evadale, TX
Late night in Evadale on Wednesday
Local time
5:31 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Evadale, TX to Austin, TX
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
5h 2m
Distance
270.5 mi
435 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$41
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 49m
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6 AM
5h 3m
8 AM
5h 30m
10 AM
5h 12m
12 PM
5h 9m
3 PM
5h 13m
5 PM
5h 28m
8 PM
4h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Evadale, TX
Thomas balabaud
Austin, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Evadale, TX to Austin, TX covers 270.5 miles and takes about 5h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Eastex Freeway, TX 71, Katy Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 84.2 miles on Eastex Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $40.87 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
135.3 miles from Evadale, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 33m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 5h 2m highway drive covering 270.5 miles, with most of the trip on Eastex Freeway and TX 71. The longest continuous stretch is about 84.2 miles on Eastex Freeway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Eastex Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 84.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Eastex Freeway and TX 71. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 24.6 miles in near US 69; US 96; US 287 / Eastex Freeway.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 270.5 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 24.6 miles (US 69; US 96; US 287 / Eastex Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 183.7 miles (TX 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 264.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
24.6 mi into trip
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~28m in
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US 69; US 96; US 287 / Eastex Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 69; US 96; US 287 / Eastex Freeway toward Houston, Port Arthur
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Houston, Port Arthur
6
183.7 mi into trip
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~3h 26m in
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TX 71
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 71
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
264.9 mi into trip
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~4h 52m in
Take the exit toward US 183 North, 183 Toll North: Lampasas
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 183 North, 183 Toll North: Lampasas
7
266.5 mi into trip
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~4h 55m in
Take the exit toward Loop 111: Cesar Chavez Street, 5th Street, 6th Street, 7th Street, Airport Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward Loop 111: Cesar Chavez Street, 5th Stree...
7
270.5 mi into trip
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~5h 2m in
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East 5th Street
Turn left onto East 5th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Evadale, TX and Austin, TX, road signs point toward Houston and Port Arthur.
Houston
24.6 mi in
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~28m
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via US 69; US 96; US 287
Port Arthur
24.6 mi in
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~28m
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via US 69; US 96; US 287
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Eastex Freeway | 84.2 mi | 1h 36m |
| TX 71 | 77.7 mi | 1h 22m |
| Katy Freeway | 74.4 mi | 1h 21m |
| US 96 | 24 mi | 26m |
| East 7th Street | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| East State Highway 71 | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| Bastrop Freeway | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Bergstrom Expressway | 0.7 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Eastex Freeway
— 84.2 mi, about 1h 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Evadale, TX and Austin, TX.
1
Start on County Road 858
108 ft
·
7 sec
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County Road 858
2
Turn right onto FM 105
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
FM 105
3
Turn left onto Highway 96 Frontage Road
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Highway 96 Frontage Road
4
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
5
Merge onto US 96
24 mi
·
26 min
·
US 96
6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 69; US 96; US 287
84 mi
·
1 hr 36 min
·
Eastex Freeway
Toward Houston, Port Arthur
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on I 10; US 90
74 mi
·
1 hr 21 min
·
Katy Freeway
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the exit onto TX 71
0.5 mi
·
33 sec
·
TX 71
Toward TX 71 West: La Grange, Austin
9
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 71
77 mi
·
1 hr 22 min
·
TX 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on 71 Toll
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Bastrop Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on TX 71
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East State Highway 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 183 North, 183 Toll North: Lampasas
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto US 183
0.4 mi
·
26 sec
·
Bastrop Highway
14
Continue on 183 Toll
0.7 mi
·
40 sec
·
Bergstrom Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
Toward Loop 111: Cesar Chavez Street, 5th Street, 6th Street, 7th Street, Airport Boulevard
Use the right lane.
16
Keep slight left at fork onto East 7th Street
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
East 7th Street
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
17
Turn left onto Brushy Street
352 ft
·
17 sec
·
Brushy Street
18
Turn right onto East 6th Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East 6th Street
19
Turn left onto Congress Avenue
357 ft
·
17 sec
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Congress Avenue
20
Turn left onto East 5th Street
28 ft
·
0 sec
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East 5th Street
Use the left lane.
21
Arrive at destination
East 5th Street
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 135.3 miles from Evadale, TX, or about 2h 33m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 84.2 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 80 miles or 1h 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 135.3 miles or 2h 33m 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 6m
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 Evadale, 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 Evadale, TX
This is one driving day of about 270.5 miles and 5h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Evadale, 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.
The longest stretch is on Eastex Freeway for about 84.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 135.3 mi from Evadale, TX · 2h 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
135 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 135.3 miles from Evadale, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Eastex Freeway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 84.2 miles.
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
$40.87 one way
$81.75 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
95 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $44.74 | $89.48 |
| premium | $4.54 | $48.30 | $96.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $59.72 | $119.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$41
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$66–$91
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 94.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 81.1 | 1 | $28.40 | $12.98 |
| Efficient EV | 67.6 | 0 | $23.67 | $10.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 108.2 | 1 | $37.87 | $17.31 |
Gas CO2
95 kg
EV CO2
32 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
Late night in Austin on Wednesday
Local time
5:31 AM
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
12 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 2m 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 Evadale, TX to Austin, TX covers 270.5 miles and takes about 5h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Eastex Freeway, TX 71, Katy Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 135.3 miles from Evadale, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $40.87 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 demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 270.5 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 24.6 miles (US 69; US 96; US 287 / Eastex Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 183.7 miles (TX 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 264.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Evadale, TX and Austin, TX, road signs point toward Houston and Port Arthur.
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