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Trip from Maud, TX to Austin, TX

Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology

Drive Time

6h 15m

Distance

331.5 mi

534 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$50

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
6h 3m ★
6 AM
6h 16m
8 AM
6h 41m
10 AM
6h 25m
12 PM
6h 22m
3 PM
6h 26m
5 PM
6h 40m
8 PM
6h 8m

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

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Maud, TX

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Trip Overview

This 331.5-mile journey from Maud, TX to Austin, TX is a solid day trip, estimated to take about 6 hours and 15 minutes. Primarily utilizing TX 155 and I-35, with a segment on Purple Heart Trail, the drive is largely highway-focused, making it a direct path through the Great Plains region of Texas. With a projected fuel cost of around $50, this route is an economical option for a single-day excursion. You'll experience a consistent driving profile for most of the trip, so planning for one primary stop along the way is sufficient. This route is best suited for those who prefer efficient travel.

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

165.8 miles from Maud, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 14m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 15m. Total distance: 331.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 15m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Drive Character

Expect a highway-focused drive for this route, with 68% of the journey on major roadways. You'll encounter a significant uninterrupted stretch of 66.1 miles on TX 155, offering a chance to settle into a rhythm. While much of the drive is on interstates, the initial segments on TX 155 provide a different road experience before merging onto I-35. This mix means you'll experience both faster highway travel and potentially more local road characteristics early on, before the interstate dominates the latter half of your trip.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 45 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
TX 155 is the longest continuous segment at about 66.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on TX 155 and I 35. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 169.3 miles in near TX 31 / Corsicana Bypass.

Driving Effort 9/10

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

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 26 significant decision points across 331.5 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 169.3 miles (TX 31 / Corsicana Bypass): Lane positioning matters here; at 272.4 miles (I 35): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 328.2 miles (I 35; US 290 / Purple Heart Trail): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 26 key points

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

6
169.3 mi into trip | ~3h 18m in | TX 31 / Corsicana Bypass

Turn left onto TX 31 / Corsicana Bypass

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
6
272.4 mi into trip | ~5h 11m in | I 35

Keep slight left at fork onto I 35

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
328.2 mi into trip | ~6h 10m 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
330.6 mi into trip | ~6h 13m 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...
7
331.5 mi into trip | ~6h 15m in | East 5th Street

Turn left onto East 5th Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
TX 155 66.1 mi 1h 15m
I 35 55.8 mi 58m
Purple Heart Trail 40.3 mi 42m
State Highway 31 East 30.9 mi 35m
West State Highway 31 18.8 mi 21m
State Highway 31 17.2 mi 17m
State Highway 8 12.5 mi 13m
Corsicana Bypass 11.8 mi 13m
Longest stretch: TX 155 — 66.1 mi, about 1h 15m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Fincher Drive

127 ft · 5 sec · Fincher Drive
2

Turn right onto Main Street

0.1 mi · 31 sec · Main Street
3

At end of road, turn left onto TX 8

8.8 mi · 11 min · Houston Drive
4

Continue on TX 8

2.7 mi · 3 min · North Street
5

Continue on TX 8

12 mi · 13 min · State Highway 8
6

Turn sharp right onto TX 155

40 mi · 45 min · TX 155
7

Turn left onto US 271; TX 155

1.5 mi · 1 min · North Wood Street
8

Turn straight onto TX 155

13 mi · 15 min · TX 155
9

Turn right onto US 80; TX 155

0.9 mi · 1 min · West Broadway Street
Use the left lane.
10

Turn left onto TX 155

13 mi · 14 min · TX 155
Use the left lane.
11

Turn right onto US 271; TX 155

4.8 mi · 5 min · US Highway 271
12

Turn right onto Loop 323

1.6 mi · 2 min · East Northeast Loop 323
13

Continue on Loop 323

4.3 mi · 6 min · West Northwest Loop 323
14

Continue on Loop 323

0.6 mi · 43 sec · South Southwest Loop 323
15

Turn right onto TX 31

1.6 mi · 1 min · Chandler Highway
16

Continue on TX 31

5.6 mi · 6 min · State Highway 31 West
17

Continue on TX 31

2.0 mi · 2 min · East Highway 31
18

Continue on TX 31

21 mi · 23 min · State Highway 31 East
19

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 45 sec
20

Merge onto US 175; TX 19; TX 31; Loop 7

6.2 mi · 7 min · Jed Robinson Loop
21

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 21 sec
22

Keep slight left at fork

445 ft · 14 sec
23

Turn right onto TX 31

4.0 mi · 4 min · State Highway 31 West
24

Continue on TX 31

5.4 mi · 6 min · East Royall Boulevard
25

Continue on TX 31

9.9 mi · 11 min · State Highway 31 East
26

Continue on TX 31

9.3 mi · 10 min · Northwest 2nd Street
27

Turn left onto TX 31

12 mi · 13 min · Corsicana Bypass
Use the straight lane.
28

At end of road, turn left onto TX 31

19 mi · 21 min · West State Highway 31
29

Continue on TX 31

5.5 mi · 5 min · Hubbard Bypass
30

Continue on TX 31

17 mi · 17 min · State Highway 31
31

Continue on US 84

2.5 mi · 2 min · East US Highway 84
32

Continue on US 84

2.6 mi · 4 min · Bellmead Drive
33

Turn straight onto US 84

0.4 mi · 1 min · East Waco Drive
34

Turn left onto North Jack Kultgen Expressway

519 ft · 12 sec · North Jack Kultgen Expressway
Use the left / straight lanes.
35

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Toward I 35 South, US 77 South
36

Merge onto I 35; US 77

6.1 mi · 6 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
37

Continue on I 35

38 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
38

Keep slight left at fork onto I 35

56 mi · 58 min · I 35
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
39

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.
40

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Exit 234B Toward 8th–3rd Streets, Huston-Tillotson University Use the slight right lane.
41

Turn straight onto North Interstate 35

0.2 mi · 27 sec · North Interstate 35
Use the straight / right lanes.
42

Turn right onto East 6th Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · East 6th Street
Use the right lane.
43

Turn left onto Congress Avenue

357 ft · 17 sec · Congress Avenue
44

Turn left onto East 5th Street

28 ft · 0 sec · East 5th Street
Use the left lane.
45

Arrive at destination

East 5th Street

Trip Plan

Given the 6 hours and 15-minute estimated drive time, leaving Maud, TX in the early morning is recommended to maximize daylight and arrive in Austin with ample time. While the total distance is manageable for a single day, consider breaking up the journey with a stop for fuel and a break, especially given the longest stretch of 66.1 miles on TX 155. Keep an eye on your fuel levels as you transition to I-35, as services can be more spaced out on certain highway segments. The $50 fuel estimate is a good baseline, but always factor in potential price fluctuations.

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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 165.8 miles from Maud, TX, or about 3h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 66.1 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 73 miles or 1h 24m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 165.8 miles or 3h 14m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 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 Maud, 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 Maud, TX

This is one driving day of about 331.5 miles and 6h 15m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 73 miles from Maud, 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 TX 155 for about 66.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 165.8 mi from Maud, TX · 3h 14m into the drive

city in and county seat of Smith County, Texas, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Tyler, TX

166 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

Tyler, TX to Austin, TX

230.4 mi · 4h 17m

Pacing Suggestions

Big Sandy, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 73 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Victoria, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 165.8 miles from Maud, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before TX 155 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 66.1 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Waco Mammoth National Monument

Waco Mammoth National Monument

National Monument

Standing as tall as 14 feet and weighing 20,000 pounds, Columbian mammoths roamed across what is present-day Texas thousands of years ago. Today, the fossil specimens represent the nation's first and...

4 mi from route ~10 min detour Free near mile 228.7
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$50.09 one way

$100.18 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 116 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $54.83 $109.66
premium $4.54 $59.19 $118.37
diesel $5.61 $73.19 $146.38

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$50

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$75–$100

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 116 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 99.5 1 $34.81 $15.91
Efficient EV 82.9 0 $29.01 $13.26
EV Truck/SUV 132.6 1 $46.41 $21.22

Gas CO2

116 kg

EV CO2

39 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Maud, TX

Late night in Maud on Friday

Local time

1:06 AM

CDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Austin, TX

Late night in Austin on Friday

Local time

1:06 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

1 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

6h 15m 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 Maud, TX to Austin, TX covers 331.5 miles and takes about 6h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are TX 155, I 35, Purple Heart Trail. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 165.8 miles from Maud, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $50.09 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 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 26 significant decision points across 331.5 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 169.3 miles (TX 31 / Corsicana Bypass): Lane positioning matters here; at 272.4 miles (I 35): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 328.2 miles (I 35; US 290 / Purple Heart Trail): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Maud, TX to Austin, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Waco Mammoth National Monument.

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