How far is Anna, TX from Austin, TX?

The driving distance from Anna, TX to Austin, TX is about 243.7 miles (392.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 224.2 miles (360.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
243.71 mi
03h 48m
Flight
224.18 mi
360.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
224.18 mi
Kilometers
360.79 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
243.71 mi
Kilometers
392.22 km
Drive Time
03h 48m

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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 03h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Austin
Thu, Apr 23, 12:11 AM CDT
Return by in Anna
Thu, Apr 23, 4:00 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Anna
2026-04-22T20:22
Arrive Austin
Thu, Apr 23, 12:11 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM CDT

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

Leave by
9:22 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Anna
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
West
TX

City in McLennan County, Texas

From Anna
119.6 mi
01h 54m
To Austin
124.1 mi
01h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE
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 Anna and Austin.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Sherley Road

    11 m · 6 sec · South Sherley Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 4th Street

    820 ft · 24 sec · West 4th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Powell Parkway

    2.4 mi · 4 min · South Powell Parkway

  4. 4

    Continue on McKinney Street

    3.3 mi · 5 min · McKinney Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Sam Rayburn Highway

    1.6 km · 1 min · Sam Rayburn Highway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on US 75 South, TX 121 South

    1.3 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Central Expressway

    35 mi · 38 min · Central Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward Downtown, Good-Latimer Expressway

    153 m · 12 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on North Central Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Central Expressway

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Elm Street

    93 m · 10 sec · Elm Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Pearl Expressway

    1086 ft · 29 sec · North Pearl Expressway

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Young Street

    572 ft · 20 sec · Young Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Harwood Street

    96 m · 8 sec · South Harwood Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Canton Street

    2105 ft · 48 sec · Canton Street

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 30 West

    1773 ft · 38 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South, I 35E North: Waco, Denton

    607 ft · 15 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North, I 35E South: Denton, Waco

    67 m · 5 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South: Waco

    1915 ft · 30 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway

    2866 ft · 44 sec · South R L Thornton Freeway

  20. 20

    Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway

    89.3 mi · 1 hr 32 min · South R L Thornton Freeway

  21. 21

    Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

  22. 22

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    37.9 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail

  23. 23

    Keep slight left

    55.8 mi · 59 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on Purple Heart Trail

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Purple Heart Trail

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward 8th–3rd Streets, Huston-Tillotson University

    1096 ft · 27 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto North Interstate 35

    948 ft · 27 sec · North Interstate 35

  27. 27

    Turn right onto East 6th Street

    2578 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 Anna and Austin.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
30 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
96.1 mi · 39%
South R L Thornton Freeway
89.9 mi · 37%
Central Expressway
35 mi · 14%
North Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.63 mi · 3%
McKinney Street
3.26 mi · 1%
South Powell Parkway
2.36 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South R L Thornton Freeway

Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway

89.3 mi · 01h 32m

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
03h 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.5 mi
224.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West
01h 54m from Anna
Leave By
9:22 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Anna 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 Anna to Austin?

The road trip is about 243.7 miles (392.2 km) and usually takes 03h 48m 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?

West is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.6 miles from Anna and 124.1 miles from Austin.

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

The direct path is about 224.2 miles (360.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.5 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 9:22 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.50 one way or $65.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near West

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around West and the surrounding midpoint area.
Historic City Hall
Scenic stop 14.1 mi away

Historic City Hall

Hillsboro , TX
127/129 E Franklin St, Hillsboro, TX 76645
Rating 4.6/5 24 reviews Museum
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 12.9 mi away

Lacy-Lakeview City Hall

West
501 E Craven Ave, Lacy Lakeview, TX 76705
Rating 2.0/5 4 reviews City Hall
Town Hall Estates Hillsboro
Nearby stop 14 mi away

Town Hall Estates Hillsboro

Hillsboro , TX
300 Happy Ln, Hillsboro, TX 76645
Rating 4.1/5 14 reviews Non-profit organization,Nursing home,Occupational therapist,Physical therapy clinic

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West.

BUS

Waco, TX

28 mi away
301 South 8th Street
RAIL

McGregor

50 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
RAIL

Cleburne

67 mi away
206 North Border St.
RAIL

Temple

82 mi away
315 West Ave B

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Anna and Austin. Straight-line distance: 224.18 mi (360.79 km).

Anna

#1 Anna

City in Collin County, Texas, United States

Population16,945
Coordinates33.3490000, -96.5486000
Altitude217
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: South Sherley Road (-96.548529, 33.348999)
End: East 5th Street (-97.743073, 30.267115)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 392 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.6 gal
32.55 L · about $32.50
Round trip
$65.00
17.2 gal · 65.1 L
Estimated CO2
76.4 kg one way
Round trip: 152.9 kg / 337 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $32.50 $65.00
Mid-grade $4.25 $36.57 $73.13
Premium $4.59 $39.48 $78.97
Diesel $3.99 $34.34 $68.68

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 Anna and Austin. The current time is 20:22:53.

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.