How far is Anson, TX from Austin, TX?

The driving distance from Anson, TX to Austin, TX is about 240.5 miles (387 km), with a travel time of about 04h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 213.7 miles (343.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 09m 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
240.5 mi
04h 04m
Flight
213.69 mi
343.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
213.69 mi
Kilometers
343.9 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
240.5 mi
Kilometers
387.05 km
Drive Time
04h 04m

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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 04h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Austin
Fri, Apr 17, 4:44 AM CDT
Return by in Anson
Fri, Apr 17, 8:49 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Anson
2026-04-17T00:40
Arrive Austin
Fri, Apr 17, 4:44 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 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
8:50 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Anson
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
Mullin
TX

Town of the United States

From Anson
122.7 mi
02h 02m
To Austin
117.9 mi
02h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SSW
Destination
90°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    52 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 11th Street

    42 m · 6 sec · 11th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Court Plaza

    552 ft · 10 sec · West Court Plaza

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Commercial Avenue

    32.5 mi · 35 min · Commercial Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    42.2 mi · 48 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1 km · 46 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left

    11.4 mi · 13 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    21.5 mi · 25 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Garmon Drive

    1.3 mi · 1 min · Garmon Drive

  10. 10

    Continue on US Highway 84 East

    29.2 mi · 33 min · US Highway 84 East

  11. 11

    Turn right

    22.2 mi · 25 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    14.8 mi · 15 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto North US Highway 281

    79 m · 4 sec · North US Highway 281

  14. 14

    Continue on North Key Avenue

    2.3 mi · 5 min · North Key Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on South US Highway 183

    35.3 mi · 38 min · South US Highway 183

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    2151 ft · 30 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on 183A Toll Road

    14.3 mi · 14 min · 183A Toll Road

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    7.5 mi · 9 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Loop 1: Mopac Boulevard

    2127 ft · 52 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Loop 1 South: Mopac Boulevard South

    2119 ft · 52 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto North Mopac Expressway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · North Mopac Expressway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight left toward Express 1 Toll

    129 m · 10 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    3.9 mi · 4 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right

    1.1 km · 1 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on West 5th Street

    1602 ft · 39 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto West 5th Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West 5th Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 5th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
27 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Commercial Avenue
96.8 mi · 40%
US Highway 84 East
44 mi · 18%
South US Highway 183
35.7 mi · 15%
183A Toll Road
21.8 mi · 9%
Express 1 Toll
4.6 mi · 2%
North Mopac Expressway
2.42 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Commercial Avenue

Continue straight

42.2 mi · 00h 48m

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
04h 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.8 mi
213.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mullin
02h 02m from Anson
Leave By
8:50 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Anson and Partly Sunny near Austin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 240.5 miles (387 km) and usually takes 04h 04m 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?

Mullin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 122.7 miles from Anson and 117.9 miles from Austin.

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

The direct path is about 213.7 miles (343.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.8 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 8:50 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.08 one way or $64.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Anson and Partly Sunny near Austin.

Stop Ideas Near Mullin

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mullin, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Fort Hood, Texas

97 mi away
Hood Road & Old Ironsides Ave.
BUS

Killeen, Texas

101 mi away
200 East Avenue C

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Anson and Austin. Straight-line distance: 213.69 mi (343.9 km).

Anson

#1 Anson

City in Jones County, Texas, United States

Population2,275
Coordinates32.7565000, -99.8962100
Altitude527
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: (-99.896264, 32.756501)
End: East 5th Street (-97.743073, 30.267115)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 387 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.49 gal
32.13 L · about $32.08
Round trip
$64.17
16.98 gal · 64.26 L
Estimated CO2
75.5 kg one way
Round trip: 150.9 kg / 333 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $32.08 $64.17
Mid-grade $4.25 $36.10 $72.20
Premium $4.59 $38.98 $77.96
Diesel $3.99 $33.90 $67.80

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Anson and Austin. The current time is 00:40:19.

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.