How far is Alpine, TX from Austin, TX?
The driving distance from Alpine, TX to Austin, TX is about 403.1 miles (648.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 353.1 miles (568.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 15m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alpine and Austin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alpine and Austin.
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Start on West Avenue E
74 m · 9 sec · West Avenue E
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Turn left onto North 6th Street
103 m · 20 sec · North 6th Street
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Turn left onto West Holland Avenue
1.2 km · 52 sec · West Holland Avenue
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Continue on East US Highway 90
7.6 mi · 9 min · East US Highway 90
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Turn slight left onto US Highway 67
21.6 mi · 24 min · US Highway 67
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Continue on South US Higway 67
25.4 mi · 29 min · South US Higway 67
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Turn right onto Interstate 10 West
677 ft · 14 sec · Interstate 10 West
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Take the ramp straight toward I 10 East: Fort Stockton
228.3 mi · 3 hr 34 min · La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor
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Take the exit slight right toward US 290 East: Fredericksburg
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue on US Highway 290
39 mi · 42 min · US Highway 290
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Continue on West Main Street
3.5 mi · 8 min · West Main Street
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Continue on East US Highway 290
27.2 mi · 31 min · East US Highway 290
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Continue on West Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Take the exit slight right
724 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto South US Highway 281
5.4 mi · 6 min · South US Highway 281
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Turn slight left onto East US Highway 290
30.9 mi · 38 min · East US Highway 290
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Continue on West US Highway 290
1424 ft · 18 sec · West US Highway 290
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Take the exit slight left
892 ft · 22 sec
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Continue on West US Highway 290
2 mi · 2 min · West US Highway 290
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Continue straight
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Loop 1 North
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto South Mopac Expressway
4 mi · 5 min · South Mopac Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward 5th Street, Lake Austin Boulevard, Cesar Chavez Street
659 ft · 12 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on West 5th Street, Lake Austin Boulevard
775 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on 5th Street
37 m · 2 sec
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Turn straight onto West 5th Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · West 5th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 5th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alpine and Austin.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor
Take the ramp straight toward I 10 East: Fort Stockton
228 mi · 03h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Alpine 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 Alpine to Austin?
The road trip is about 403.1 miles (648.7 km) and usually takes 06h 15m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Sonora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 201.2 miles from Alpine and 201.9 miles from Austin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 353.1 miles (568.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 50 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $53.74 one way or $107.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 126.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Alpine and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Austin.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alpine and Austin. Straight-line distance: 353.07 mi (568.21 km).
#1 Alpine
City in and county seat of Brewster County, Texas, United States
| Population | 6,036 |
| Coordinates | 30.3586200, -103.6620600 |
| Altitude | 1364 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Austin
The eleventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the Austin metropolitan area.
| Population | 995,484 |
| Coordinates | 30.2671500, -97.7430600 |
| Altitude | 149 |
| Country | United States |
End: East 5th Street (-97.743073, 30.267115)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 649 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 01m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.78 | $53.74 | $107.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $60.46 | $120.93 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $65.28 | $130.57 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $56.78 | $113.56 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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