How far is Abram, TX from Austin, TX?

The driving distance from Abram, TX to Austin, TX is about 340.1 miles (547.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 284 miles (457 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
340.14 mi
05h 18m
Flight
283.95 mi
456.98 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Abram.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
283.95 mi
Kilometers
456.98 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
340.14 mi
Kilometers
547.4 km
Drive Time
05h 18m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Austin
Sun, Apr 12, 1:30 PM CDT
Return by in Abram
Sun, Apr 12, 6:48 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Abram
2026-04-12T08:11
Arrive Austin
Sun, Apr 12, 1:30 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:18 AM to 1:18 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:24 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Abram
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
George West
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Abram
162.8 mi
02h 39m
To Austin
177.3 mi
02h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Abram Weather
TX
Live fallback forecast
88°F
Sunday
Using Palmview South as the closest live forecast in the Hidalgo County weather hub.

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 17 mph SE
Destination
81°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Abram and Austin.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Abram and Austin.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    43 m · 16 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Cemetery Road

    30 m · 5 sec · Cemetery Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Military Road

    1269 ft · 35 sec · Military Road

  4. 4

    Continue on North Abram Road

    2.1 mi · 5 min · North Abram Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Loop 374

    2.8 mi · 4 min · West Loop 374

  6. 6

    Continue on West US Business 83

    2223 ft · 43 sec · West US Business 83

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North Inspiration Road

    96 m · 10 sec · North Inspiration Road

  8. 8

    Turn slight left onto West Expressway 83

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Expressway 83

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight left

    1462 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    9.1 mi · 11 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69C North, US 281: Edinburg

    1.6 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    21.8 mi · 23 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    57.1 mi · 1 hr

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    70.2 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Nueces Street

    14.7 mi · 19 min · Nueces Street

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    1199 ft · 16 sec

  17. 17

    Take the exit straight

    60.8 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 410, TX 130, US 281 South

    971 ft · 24 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 410 North, TX 130 North

    2383 ft · 58 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Connally Loop

    10.6 mi · 12 min · Connally Loop

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto North Pan Am Expressway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    7.4 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  23. 23

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail

  24. 24

    Continue on Interstate Highway 35

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35

  25. 25

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    46.7 mi · 51 min · Purple Heart Trail

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward 6th - 12th Streets

    665 ft · 24 sec

  27. 27

    Turn left onto East 6th Street

    2863 ft · 1 min · East 6th Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Congress Avenue

    109 m · 18 sec · Congress Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn left onto East 5th Street

    8 m · 1 sec · East 5th Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 5th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Abram and Austin.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
30 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69C North
150 mi · 44%
Nueces Street
75.7 mi · 22%
Purple Heart Trail
58.6 mi · 17%
West Expressway 83
10.7 mi · 3%
Connally Loop
10.6 mi · 3%
North Pan Am Expressway
10.2 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 69C North

Keep slight right

70.2 mi · 01h 20m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 18m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.1 mi
284 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
George West
02h 39m from Abram
Leave By
6:24 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Abram and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Austin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Abram to Austin?

The road trip is about 340.1 miles (547.4 km) and usually takes 05h 18m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

George West is a useful midpoint, sitting about 162.8 miles from Abram and 177.3 miles from Austin.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 284 miles (457 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:24 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.35 one way or $90.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 106.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Abram and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Austin.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Abram and Austin. Straight-line distance: 283.95 mi (456.98 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Abram

Abram is a place in Texas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates26.1998000, -98.4111300
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Austin

#2 Austin

The eleventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the Austin metropolitan area.

Population995,484
Coordinates30.2671500, -97.7430600
Altitude149
CountryUnited States
Start: Cemetery Road (-98.411527, 26.199838)
End: East 5th Street (-97.743073, 30.267115)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 547 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12 gal
45.43 L · about $45.35
Round trip
$90.70
24 gal · 90.86 L
Estimated CO2
106.6 kg one way
Round trip: 213.3 kg / 470 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $45.35 $90.70
Mid-grade $4.25 $51.02 $102.05
Premium $4.59 $55.09 $110.18
Diesel $3.99 $47.92 $95.83

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · Apr 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Abram and Austin. The current time is 08:11:50.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.