How far is Austin, TX from Aledo, TX?
The driving distance from Austin, TX to Aledo, TX is about 199 miles (320.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 168 miles (270.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 14m 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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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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in McLennan County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Austin and Aledo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Austin and Aledo.
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Start on East 5th Street
1836 ft · 52 sec · East 5th Street
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Turn left onto Red River Street
711 ft · 20 sec · Red River Street
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Turn right onto East 7th Street
757 ft · 17 sec · East 7th Street
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Turn left onto North Interstate 35
928 ft · 27 sec · North Interstate 35
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 North, US 290 East
906 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
2985 ft · 42 sec · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight right to continue on Purple Heart Trail
95.6 mi · 1 hr 40 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.6 mi · 8 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35W: Fort Worth
38.7 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 1187: McAllister Road, Rendon-Crowley Road
2966 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto South Freeway
729 ft · 18 sec · South Freeway
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Turn left onto East Rendon Crowley Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Rendon Crowley Road
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Continue on FM 1187
3 mi · 4 min · FM 1187
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Continue on Crowley Plover Road
10.4 mi · 14 min · Crowley Plover Road
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Turn right onto US Highway 377 South
2906 ft · 51 sec · US Highway 377 South
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Turn left onto FM 1187 West
7.2 mi · 9 min · FM 1187 West
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Turn right onto South FM 1187
3105 ft · 1 min · South FM 1187
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Continue on Bowie Street
633 ft · 18 sec · Bowie Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Austin and Aledo.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Purple Heart Trail
Keep slight right to continue on Purple Heart Trail
95.6 mi · 01h 40m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Austin and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Aledo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Austin to Aledo?
The road trip is about 199 miles (320.3 km) and usually takes 03h 37m 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?
Beverly Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.7 miles from Austin and 99.4 miles from Aledo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 168 miles (270.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 31 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 9:46 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.53 one way or $53.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Austin and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Aledo.
Stop Ideas Near Beverly Hills
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Beverly Hills.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Austin and Aledo. Straight-line distance: 168.02 mi (270.4 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Aledo
City in Parker County, Texas, United States
| Population | 5,335 |
| Coordinates | 32.6959600, -97.6022500 |
| Altitude | 269 |
| Country | United States |
End: Aledo (-97.60225, 32.69596)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 320 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 29m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $26.53 | $53.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $29.85 | $59.70 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $32.23 | $64.46 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $28.03 | $56.06 |
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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