Origin
Rocksprings, TX
Afternoon in Rocksprings on Sunday
Local time
2:10 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rocksprings, TX to Austin, TX
Drive Time
3h 4m
Distance
174.8 mi
281 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$27
one way
Austin, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Rocksprings, TX to Austin, TX covers 174.8 miles and takes about 3h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Highway 377, Kerrville Road, I 10 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.70 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
87.4 miles from Rocksprings, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 32m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 4m drive with frequent turns across 174.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Highway 377 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. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Rocksprings, TX to Austin, TX is easy. At 3h 4m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Rocksprings, TX to Austin, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 377 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Kerrville Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 10 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| TX 16 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Fredericksburg Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 16 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Friendship Lane | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Highway 377
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rocksprings, TX and Austin, TX.
1
Start on East Main Street
39 ft
·
4 sec
·
East Main Street
2
Turn right onto North US Highway 377
8.0 mi
·
12 min
·
North US Highway 377
3
Turn right onto Kerrville Road
50 mi
·
54 min
·
Kerrville Road
4
Take the ramp right toward I 10 East: San Antonio
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
I 10 East: San Antonio
5
Merge slight left
17 mi
·
16 min
6
Take the exit slight right toward TX 16
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
TX 16
7
Turn left onto Fredericksburg Road
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Fredericksburg Road
8
Continue on South State Highway 16
14 mi
·
15 min
·
South State Highway 16
9
Turn right onto Friendship Lane
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Friendship Lane
10
At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
East Main Street
11
Continue on East US Highway 290
27 mi
·
30 min
·
East US Highway 290
12
Continue on West Main Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
13
Take the exit slight right
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
14
Merge slight left onto South US Highway 281
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
South US Highway 281
15
Turn slight left onto East US Highway 290
31 mi
·
37 min
·
East US Highway 290
16
Continue on West US Highway 290
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
·
West US Highway 290
17
Take the exit slight left
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
18
Continue on West US Highway 290
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West US Highway 290
19
Continue straight
1.6 mi
·
1 min
20
Take the exit slight right toward Loop 1 North
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Loop 1 North
21
Merge slight left onto South Mopac Expressway
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
South Mopac Expressway
22
Take the exit slight right toward 5th Street, Lake Austin Boulevard, Cesar Chavez Street
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
5th Street, Lake Austin Boulevard, Cesar Chavez Street
23
Keep slight left to continue on West 5th Street, Lake Austin Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
West 5th Street, Lake Austin Boulevard
24
Keep slight right to continue on 5th Street
121 ft
·
2 sec
·
5th Street
25
Turn straight onto West 5th Street
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
West 5th Street
26
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 87.4 miles from Rocksprings, TX, or about 1h 32m 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 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 87.4 miles or 1h 32m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 30m
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 Rocksprings, 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 Rocksprings, TX
This is one driving day of about 174.8 miles and 3h 4m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Rocksprings, 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 87.4 mi from Rocksprings, TX · 1h 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
87 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 87.4 miles from Rocksprings, 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
$26.70 one way
$53.40 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
61 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $29.26 | $58.52 |
| premium | $4.59 | $31.59 | $63.19 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $38.83 | $77.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 61.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 52.4 | 0 | $18.35 | $8.39 |
| Efficient EV | 43.7 | 0 | $15.30 | $6.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 69.9 | 0 | $24.47 | $11.19 |
Gas CO2
61 kg
EV CO2
20 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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
2:10 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
4 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
3h 4m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Rocksprings, TX to Austin, TX covers 174.8 miles and takes about 3h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Highway 377, Kerrville Road, I 10 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 87.4 miles from Rocksprings, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $26.70 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Rocksprings, TX to Austin, TX is easy. At 3h 4m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Rocksprings, TX to Austin, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Rocksprings, TX to Austin, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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