How far is Andrews, TX from Austin, TX?

The driving distance from Andrews, TX to Austin, TX is about 354.6 miles (570.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 317 miles (510.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 02m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
354.6 mi
06h 01m
Flight
316.97 mi
510.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
316.97 mi
Kilometers
510.11 km
Flight Time
00h 38m

Driving Distance

Road route
354.6 mi
Kilometers
570.67 km
Drive Time
06h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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

Drive time stays fixed at 06h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Austin
Thu, Apr 23, 3:32 AM CDT
Return by in Andrews
Thu, Apr 23, 9:33 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Andrews
2026-04-22T21:31
Arrive Austin
Thu, Apr 23, 3:32 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:01 PM to 1:31 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Andrews
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Paint Rock
TX

Town of the United States

From Andrews
176.2 mi
03h 00m
To Austin
178.4 mi
03h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    23 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Broadway Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Broadway Street

  3. 3

    Continue on West Highway 176

    57.4 mi · 1 hr 12 min · West Highway 176

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1878 ft · 46 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto William B Crooker Memorial Highway

    47.1 mi · 47 min · William B Crooker Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on 4th Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 4th Street

  7. 7

    Continue on US Highway 87 South

    14.6 mi · 15 min · US Highway 87 South

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    104.4 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Bridge Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto State Highway 71

    47.2 mi · 51 min · State Highway 71

  11. 11

    Turn left

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Bessemer Avenue

    1878 ft · 32 sec · Bessemer Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Ford Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Ford Street

  14. 14

    Turn left

    58 mi · 1 hr 18 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Bee Caves Road

    8 mi · 12 min · Bee Caves Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Bee Cave Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Bee Cave Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Bee Caves Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Bee Caves Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South Mopac Service Road

    844 ft · 17 sec · South Mopac Service Road

  19. 19

    Take the ramp slight left toward Loop 1 North

    703 ft · 17 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto South Mopac Expressway

    3244 ft · 43 sec · South Mopac Expressway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward 5th Street, Lake Austin Boulevard, Cesar Chavez Street

    659 ft · 12 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on West 5th Street, Lake Austin Boulevard

    775 ft · 15 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on 5th Street

    37 m · 2 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto West 5th Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · West 5th Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 5th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Andrews 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
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 87 South
119 mi · 34%
West Highway 176
57.7 mi · 16%
State Highway 71
47.2 mi · 13%
William B Crooker Memorial Highway
47.1 mi · 13%
Bee Caves Road
10.3 mi · 3%
Bridge Street
2.79 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 87 South

Continue straight

104 mi · 01h 55m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
06h 01m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.6 mi
317 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Paint Rock
03h 00m from Andrews
Leave By
11:58 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Andrews 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 Andrews to Austin?

The road trip is about 354.6 miles (570.7 km) and usually takes 06h 01m 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?

Paint Rock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 176.2 miles from Andrews and 178.4 miles from Austin.

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

The direct path is about 317 miles (510.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.6 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 $47.28 one way or $94.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 111.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Andrews and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Austin.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Andrews and Austin. Straight-line distance: 316.97 mi (510.11 km).

Andrews

#1 Andrews

City in Texas, USA

Population14,331
Coordinates32.3187200, -102.5457200
Altitude968
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: East Broadway Street (-102.545778, 32.318908)
End: East 5th Street (-97.743073, 30.267115)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 571 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.51 gal
47.37 L · about $47.28
Round trip
$94.55
25.02 gal · 94.74 L
Estimated CO2
111.2 kg one way
Round trip: 222.4 kg / 490 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $47.28 $94.55
Mid-grade $4.25 $53.19 $106.39
Premium $4.59 $57.43 $114.87
Diesel $3.99 $49.95 $99.90

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Andrews and Austin. The current time is 21:31:11.

Distance to Other Cities

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