Origin
Kermit, TX
Afternoon in Kermit on Sunday
Local time
2:16 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kermit, TX to Austin, TX
Drive Time
7h 33m
Distance
379.9 mi
611 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$58
one way
Kermit, TX
Thomas balabaud
Austin, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Kermit, TX to Austin, TX covers 379.9 miles and takes about 7h 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 87, East State Highway 158, TX 71 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 104.4 miles on US 87. At current regular gas prices, budget about $58.03 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
189.9 miles from Kermit, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 41m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 7h 33m highway drive covering 379.9 miles, with most of the trip on US 87 and East State Highway 158. The longest continuous stretch is about 104.4 miles on US 87.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 39 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 87 is the longest continuous segment at about 104.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 87 and East State Highway 158. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 42.1 miles in near TX 191 / West 42nd Street.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 379.9 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 42.1 miles (TX 191 / West 42nd Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 48.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 378 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 25 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
42.1 mi into trip
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~54m in
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TX 191 / West 42nd Street
Turn left onto TX 191 / West 42nd Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
48.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
378 mi into trip
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~7h 29m in
Take the exit toward 5th Street, Lake Austin Boulevard, Cesar Chavez Street
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 5th Street, Lake Austin Boulevard, Cesar...
9
378.1 mi into trip
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~7h 29m in
Keep slight left at fork toward West 5th Street, Lake Austin Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward West 5th Street, Lake Austin Boulevard
8
378.3 mi into trip
|
~7h 29m in
Keep slight right at fork toward 5th Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward 5th Street
Towns Along This Route
Between Kermit, TX and Austin, TX, road signs point toward Loop 338, Fm 715: Garden City and San Angelo.
Loop 338
47.8 mi in
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~1h 1m
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via State Highway 191 East
Fm 715: Garden City
67 mi in
|
~1h 23m
San Angelo
67 mi in
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~1h 23m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 87 | 104.4 mi | 1h 55m |
| East State Highway 158 | 61.4 mi | 1h 9m |
| TX 71 | 58 mi | 1h 18m |
| State Highway 71 | 47.2 mi | 50m |
| East State Highway 302 | 40.3 mi | 51m |
| I 20 | 16.1 mi | 16m |
| US Highway 87 South | 14.6 mi | 14m |
| Bee Caves Road | 10.3 mi | 15m |
Longest stretch:
US 87
— 104.4 mi, about 1h 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kermit, TX and Austin, TX.
1
Start on this road
111 ft
·
13 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto TX 115
167 ft
·
10 sec
·
East Austin Street
3
Turn left onto TX 18
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Poplar Street
4
Turn left onto TX 302
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
East Jim Sharp Boulevard
5
Continue on TX 302
40 mi
·
51 min
·
East State Highway 302
6
Continue on TX 302
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Kermit Highway
7
Turn left onto TX 191
5.6 mi
·
6 min
·
West 42nd Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Take the exit onto State Highway 191 East
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
State Highway 191 East
Toward Loop 338
9
Keep slight right at fork
181 ft
·
4 sec
Use the right lane.
10
Merge onto Loop 338
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Ray C. Stoker, Jr. Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on Loop 338
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast Loop 338
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn left onto East Interstate 20
367 ft
·
9 sec
·
East Interstate 20
13
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward I 20 East: Midland
14
Merge onto I 20
16 mi
·
16 min
·
I 20
Use the none lane.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 137B
Toward TX 158, FM 715: Garden City, San Angelo
16
Turn straight onto East Interstate 20
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Interstate 20
17
Turn right onto TX 158
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Garden City Highway
18
Continue on TX 158
61 mi
·
1 hr 9 min
·
East State Highway 158
19
Merge onto US 87; TX 158; TX 163
2.6 mi
·
2 min
·
US Highway 87 North
20
Continue on US 87; TX 158; TX 163
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
4th Street
21
Continue on US 87
15 mi
·
14 min
·
US Highway 87 South
22
Continue on US 87
104 mi
·
1 hr 55 min
·
US 87
Use the none lane.
23
Turn right onto US 87; US 190; US 377
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Bridge Street
24
Turn left onto TX 71
47 mi
·
50 min
·
State Highway 71
25
Turn left onto TX 29; TX 71
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
TX 29; TX 71
26
Turn right onto TX 16; TX 71
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
·
Bessemer Avenue
Use the none lane.
27
Continue on TX 16; TX 71
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Ford Street
28
Turn left onto TX 71
58 mi
·
1 hr 18 min
·
TX 71
Use the none lane.
29
Turn left onto RM 2244
8.0 mi
·
11 min
·
Bee Caves Road
Use the left lane.
30
Continue on RM 2244
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Bee Cave Road
31
Continue on RM 2244
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Bee Caves Road
Use the none lane.
32
Turn left onto South Mopac Service Road
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
South Mopac Service Road
Use the left lane.
33
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Toward Loop 1 North
34
Merge onto Loop 1
0.6 mi
·
42 sec
·
South Mopac Expressway
35
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
Toward 5th Street, Lake Austin Boulevard, Cesar Chavez Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
36
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Toward West 5th Street, Lake Austin Boulevard
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
37
Keep slight right at fork
120 ft
·
2 sec
Toward 5th Street
Use the slight right lane.
38
Turn straight onto West 5th Street
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
West 5th Street
Use the none / straight lanes.
39
Arrive at destination
East 5th Street
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 189.9 miles from Kermit, TX, or about 3h 41m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 104.4 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 84 miles or 1h 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 189.9 miles or 3h 41m 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 8m
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 Kermit, 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.
+
Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Kermit, TX
This is one driving day of about 379.9 miles and 7h 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 84 miles from Kermit, 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.
The longest stretch is on US 87 for about 104.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 189.9 mi from Kermit, TX · 3h 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
190 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 84 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 189.9 miles from Kermit, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 87 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 104.4 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.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$58.03 one way
$116.06 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
133 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $63.60 | $127.19 |
| premium | $4.59 | $68.67 | $137.33 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $84.40 | $168.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$58
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$83–$108
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 132.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $40 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 114 | 1 | $39.89 | $18.24 |
| Efficient EV | 95 | 1 | $33.24 | $15.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 152 | 1 | $53.19 | $24.31 |
Gas CO2
133 kg
EV CO2
44 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
2:16 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
11 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 33m 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 Kermit, TX to Austin, TX covers 379.9 miles and takes about 7h 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 87, East State Highway 158, TX 71. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 189.9 miles from Kermit, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $58.03 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 379.9 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 42.1 miles (TX 191 / West 42nd Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 48.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 378 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Kermit, TX and Austin, TX, road signs point toward Loop 338, Fm 715: Garden City and San Angelo.
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