How far is Austin, TX from Anna, TX?
The driving distance from Austin, TX to Anna, TX is about 239.3 miles (385.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 224.2 miles (360.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 35m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 17m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in McLennan County, Texas
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Austin and Anna.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Austin and Anna.
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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 right to continue on I 35E: Dallas
56.2 mi · 58 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 30 East: Texarkana, Riverfront Boulevard, Griffin Street
2094 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North, I 30 West: Denton, Fort Worth, Texarkana
129 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 30 East: Texarkana, Convention Center
2206 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 30 East: Texarkana
117 m · 6 sec
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Continue on East R L Thornton Freeway
1.2 km · 1 min · East R L Thornton Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 45, US 75: Houston, McKinney
2421 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 75 North: McKinney
2512 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 75 North: McKinney, Bryan Street East
1697 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Julius Schepps Freeway
1.2 km · 49 sec · Julius Schepps Freeway
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Continue on North Central Expressway
35.1 mi · 38 min · North Central Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 121 North: Bonham
1.1 km · 1 min
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Continue on Sam Rayburn Highway
1 mi · 1 min · Sam Rayburn Highway
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Turn left onto McKinney Street
3.3 mi · 5 min · McKinney Street
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Continue on South Powell Parkway
2.4 mi · 4 min · South Powell Parkway
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Turn right onto West 4th Street
820 ft · 20 sec · West 4th Street
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Turn right onto South Sherley Road
11 m · 1 sec · South Sherley Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Sherley Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Austin and Anna.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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 leaving Austin and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Anna.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Austin to Anna?
The road trip is about 239.3 miles (385.1 km) and usually takes 04h 17m 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 119.9 miles from Austin and 119.4 miles from Anna.
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 15.1 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 8:24 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.89 one way or $63.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Austin and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Anna.
Stop Ideas Near West
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Historic City Hall
Lacy-Lakeview City Hall
Town Hall Estates Hillsboro
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West.
Waco, TX
McGregor
Cleburne
Temple
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Austin and Anna. Straight-line distance: 224.18 mi (360.79 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 Anna
City in Collin County, Texas, United States
| Population | 16,945 |
| Coordinates | 33.3490000, -96.5486000 |
| Altitude | 217 |
| Country | United States |
End: Anna (-96.5486, 33.349)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 385 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 59m |
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 | $31.89 | $63.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $35.89 | $71.77 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $38.75 | $77.50 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $33.70 | $67.40 |
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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