How far is Austin, TX from Asherton, TX?

The driving distance from Austin, TX to Asherton, TX is about 194.4 miles (312.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 175.1 miles (281.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 34m 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
194.34 mi
03h 47m
Flight
175.1 mi
281.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
175.1 mi
Kilometers
281.79 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
194.34 mi
Kilometers
312.76 km
Drive Time
03h 47m

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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 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Asherton
Sun, Apr 12, 6:37 PM CDT
Return by in Austin
Sun, Apr 12, 10:24 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Austin
2026-04-12T14:50
Arrive Asherton
Sun, Apr 12, 6:37 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 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
9:26 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Austin
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
Somerset
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Austin
97.2 mi
01h 53m
To Asherton
97.1 mi
01h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
84°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 5th Street

    2551 ft · 1 min · East 5th Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Interstate 35

    1893 ft · 40 sec · North Interstate 35

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 South

    899 ft · 22 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    46.4 mi · 50 min · Purple Heart Trail

  5. 5

    Continue on Interstate Highway 35

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35

  6. 6

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail

  7. 7

    Continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    10 mi · 12 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    6.4 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on South Pan Am Expressway

    10.4 mi · 12 min · South Pan Am Expressway

  11. 11

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    60.5 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Purple Heart Trail

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Texas 85: Charlotte, Carrizo Springs, Crystal City

    785 ft · 19 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto I 35 Access Road West

    806 ft · 24 sec · I 35 Access Road West

  14. 14

    Turn right

    32.1 mi · 48 min

  15. 15

    Turn left

    10.8 mi · 15 min

  16. 16

    Continue on FM 190

    856 ft · 15 sec · FM 190

  17. 17

    Continue on Carter Street

    2600 ft · 47 sec · Carter Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Carter Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
119 mi · 61%
North Pan Am Expressway
18.5 mi · 10%
South Pan Am Expressway
10.4 mi · 5%
Interstate Highway 35
1.73 mi · 1%
Carter Street
0.49 mi
East 5th Street
0.48 mi
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Trail

Continue on Purple Heart Trail

60.5 mi · 01h 01m

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 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.3 mi
175.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Somerset
01h 53m from Austin
Leave By
9:26 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Austin and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Asherton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 194.4 miles (312.8 km) and usually takes 03h 47m 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?

Somerset is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.2 miles from Austin and 97.1 miles from Asherton.

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

The direct path is about 175.1 miles (281.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.3 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 9:26 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.92 one way or $51.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Somerset

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Somerset, 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 Somerset.

RAIL

San Antonio Station

28 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

San Marcos Station

101 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Austin and Asherton. Straight-line distance: 175.1 mi (281.79 km).

Austin

#1 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
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#2 Asherton

City in Dimmit County, Texas, United States

Population1,011
Coordinates28.4419300, -99.7603300
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Start: Austin (-97.74306, 30.26715)
End: Asherton (-99.76033, 28.44193)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 313 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.86 gal
25.96 L · about $25.92
Round trip
$51.85
13.72 gal · 51.92 L
Estimated CO2
61 kg one way
Round trip: 121.9 kg / 269 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $25.92 $51.85
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.17 $58.34
Premium $4.59 $31.49 $62.99
Diesel $3.99 $27.39 $54.78

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Austin and Asherton. The current time is 14:50:11.

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.