How far is Austin, TX from Bogata, TX?
The driving distance from Austin, TX to Bogata, TX is about 317.5 miles (511 km), with a travel time of about 05h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 266.4 miles (428.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 29m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 44m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Bowie 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 Bogata.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Austin and Bogata.
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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
7.5 mi · 9 min · East R L Thornton Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on East R L Thornton Freeway
93.3 mi · 1 hr 36 min · East R L Thornton Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward SH 37: Clarksville, Winnsboro
1087 ft · 26 sec
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Turn straight onto West Interstate 30
1353 ft · 45 sec · West Interstate 30
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Turn left onto State Highway 37 South
21.2 mi · 32 min · State Highway 37 South
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Continue on Mount Vernon Road
2638 ft · 45 sec · Mount Vernon Road
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Turn right onto Mount Vernon Drive
1291 ft · 26 sec · Mount Vernon Drive
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Continue on Halesboro Street
1584 ft · 30 sec · Halesboro Street
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Continue on Halesboro Street
133 m · 14 sec · Halesboro Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
14 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Austin and Bogata.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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 Mostly Cloudy near Bogata.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Austin to Bogata?
The road trip is about 317.5 miles (511 km) and usually takes 05h 44m 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?
Nash is a useful midpoint, sitting about 158.9 miles from Austin and 158.6 miles from Bogata.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 266.4 miles (428.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.1 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 5:30 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.32 one way or $84.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Austin and Mostly Cloudy near Bogata.
Stop Ideas Near Nash
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Nash.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Austin and Bogata. Straight-line distance: 266.47 mi (428.84 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 Bogata
City in Red River County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,063 |
| Coordinates | 33.4706700, -95.2138400 |
| Altitude | 129 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bogata (-95.21384, 33.47067)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 511 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 57m |
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 | $42.32 | $84.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $47.62 | $95.24 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $51.42 | $102.84 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $44.72 | $89.44 |
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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