Origin
Hallsville, TX
Morning in Hallsville on Thursday
Local time
10:42 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hallsville, TX to Austin, TX
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
5h 6m
Distance
293.4 mi
472 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$44
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 53m
★
6 AM
5h 6m
8 AM
5h 33m
10 AM
5h 16m
12 PM
5h 13m
3 PM
5h 17m
5 PM
5h 32m
8 PM
4h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hallsville, TX
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Austin, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hallsville, TX to Austin, TX covers 293.4 miles and takes about 5h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 20, US 259 South, Highway 259 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $44.33 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
146.7 miles from Hallsville, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 33m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 6m. Total distance: 293.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 6m drive with frequent turns across 293.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 39 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 20 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
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 6m 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 Hallsville, TX to Austin, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 20 | — | — |
| US 259 South | — | — |
| Highway 259 North | — | — |
| Highway 259 | — | — |
| Highway 31 East | — | — |
| Chandler Highway | — | — |
| Highway 31 West | — | — |
| Highway 31 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
I 20
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hallsville, TX and Austin, TX.
1
Start on South Central Street
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
South Central Street
2
Take the ramp slight right toward I 20
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
I 20
3
Merge slight left
15 mi
·
14 min
4
Take the exit slight left toward US 259 South, SH 31 West: Kilgore, Henderson
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
US 259 South, SH 31 West: Kilgore, Henderson
5
Keep slight right to continue on US 259 South, SH 31 West: Kilgore, Henderson
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
US 259 South, SH 31 West: Kilgore, Henderson
6
Continue on US Highway 259 North
0.6 mi
·
42 sec
·
US Highway 259 North
7
Keep slight right to continue on US Highway 259 Business North
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
US Highway 259 Business North
8
Turn right onto State Highway 31 East
29 mi
·
34 min
·
State Highway 31 East
9
Continue on Chandler Highway
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Chandler Highway
10
Continue on State Highway 31 West
5.6 mi
·
6 min
·
State Highway 31 West
11
Continue on East Highway 31
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Highway 31
12
Continue on State Highway 31 East
21 mi
·
23 min
·
State Highway 31 East
13
Take the exit right
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
14
Merge slight left onto Jed Robinson Loop
6.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Jed Robinson Loop
15
Take the exit slight right
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
16
Keep slight left
446 ft
·
14 sec
17
Turn right onto State Highway 31 West
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
State Highway 31 West
18
Continue on East Royall Boulevard
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
East Royall Boulevard
19
Continue on State Highway 31 East
9.9 mi
·
11 min
·
State Highway 31 East
20
Continue on Northwest 2nd Street
9.3 mi
·
10 min
·
Northwest 2nd Street
21
Turn left onto Corsicana Bypass
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Corsicana Bypass
22
At the end of the road, turn left onto West State Highway 31
19 mi
·
21 min
·
West State Highway 31
23
Continue on Hubbard Bypass
5.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Hubbard Bypass
24
Continue on State Highway 31
17 mi
·
17 min
·
State Highway 31
25
Continue on East US Highway 84
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
East US Highway 84
26
Continue on Bellmead Drive
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Bellmead Drive
27
Turn straight onto East Waco Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Waco Drive
28
Turn left onto North Jack Kultgen Expressway
518 ft
·
12 sec
·
North Jack Kultgen Expressway
29
Take the ramp straight toward I 35 South, US 77 South
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
I 35 South, US 77 South
30
Merge slight left onto North Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.1 mi
·
6 min
·
North Jack Kultgen Expressway
31
Continue on Purple Heart Trail
38 mi
·
39 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
32
Keep slight left
56 mi
·
58 min
33
Keep slight left to continue on Purple Heart Trail
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
34
Take the exit slight right toward 8th–3rd Streets, Huston-Tillotson University
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
8th–3rd Streets, Huston-Tillotson University
35
Turn straight onto North Interstate 35
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
North Interstate 35
36
Turn right onto East 6th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East 6th Street
37
Turn left onto Congress Avenue
358 ft
·
18 sec
·
Congress Avenue
38
Turn left onto East 5th Street
26 ft
·
1 sec
·
East 5th Street
39
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 146.7 miles from Hallsville, TX, or about 2h 33m 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 65 miles or 1h 7m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 146.7 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 11m
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 Hallsville, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Hallsville, TX
This is one driving day of about 293.4 miles and 5h 6m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 65 miles from Hallsville, 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 146.7 mi from Hallsville, TX · 2h 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
147 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 65 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 146.7 miles from Hallsville, 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
$44.33 one way
$88.67 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
103 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $48.53 | $97.05 |
| premium | $4.54 | $52.38 | $104.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $64.78 | $129.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$44
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$69–$94
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 102.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 88 | 1 | $30.81 | $14.08 |
| Efficient EV | 73.4 | 0 | $25.67 | $11.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 117.4 | 1 | $41.08 | $18.78 |
Gas CO2
103 kg
EV CO2
34 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
Morning in Austin on Thursday
Local time
10:42 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°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
15 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 6m 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 Hallsville, TX to Austin, TX covers 293.4 miles and takes about 5h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 20, US 259 South, Highway 259 North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 146.7 miles from Hallsville, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $44.33 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 6m 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 Hallsville, TX to Austin, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Hallsville, TX to Austin, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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