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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
317.51 mi
05h 44m
Flight
266.47 mi
428.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
266.47 mi
Kilometers
428.84 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
317.51 mi
Kilometers
510.98 km
Drive Time
05h 44m

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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 05h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bogata
Thu, Apr 23, 11:03 AM CDT
Return by in Austin
Thu, Apr 23, 4:47 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Austin
2026-04-23T05:18
Arrive Bogata
Thu, Apr 23, 11:03 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:45 AM to 1:45 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
5:30 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
Nash
TX

City in Bowie County, Texas, United States

From Austin
158.9 mi
02h 52m
To Bogata
158.6 mi
02h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on East 5th Street

    1836 ft · 52 sec · East 5th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Red River Street

    711 ft · 20 sec · Red River Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East 7th Street

    757 ft · 17 sec · East 7th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Interstate 35

    928 ft · 27 sec · North Interstate 35

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 North, US 290 East

    906 ft · 22 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    2985 ft · 42 sec · Purple Heart Trail

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Purple Heart Trail

    95.6 mi · 1 hr 40 min · Purple Heart Trail

  8. 8

    Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway

  9. 9

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas

    56.2 mi · 58 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 30 East: Texarkana, Riverfront Boulevard, Griffin Street

    2094 ft · 42 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North, I 30 West: Denton, Fort Worth, Texarkana

    129 m · 6 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 30 East: Texarkana, Convention Center

    2206 ft · 33 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 30 East: Texarkana

    117 m · 6 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on East R L Thornton Freeway

    7.5 mi · 9 min · East R L Thornton Freeway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on East R L Thornton Freeway

    93.3 mi · 1 hr 36 min · East R L Thornton Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward SH 37: Clarksville, Winnsboro

    1087 ft · 26 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto West Interstate 30

    1353 ft · 45 sec · West Interstate 30

  19. 19

    Turn left onto State Highway 37 South

    21.2 mi · 32 min · State Highway 37 South

  20. 20

    Continue on Mount Vernon Road

    2638 ft · 45 sec · Mount Vernon Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Mount Vernon Drive

    1291 ft · 26 sec · Mount Vernon Drive

  22. 22

    Continue on Halesboro Street

    1584 ft · 30 sec · Halesboro Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Halesboro Street

    133 m · 14 sec · Halesboro Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    14 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

  25. 25

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
25 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
129 mi · 41%
East R L Thornton Freeway
101 mi · 32%
I 35E
56.2 mi · 18%
State Highway 37 South
21.2 mi · 7%
South Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.63 mi · 2%
I 30 East
0.89 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
05h 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.1 mi
266.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nash
02h 52m from Austin
Leave By
5:30 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Cleburne

54 mi away
206 North Border St.
RAIL

Union Station

57 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

57 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

61 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Austin and Bogata. Straight-line distance: 266.47 mi (428.84 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 Bogata

City in Red River County, Texas, United States

Population1,063
Coordinates33.4706700, -95.2138400
Altitude129
CountryUnited States
Start: Austin (-97.74306, 30.26715)
End: Bogata (-95.21384, 33.47067)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 511 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
11.2 gal
42.41 L · about $42.32
Round trip
$84.65
22.4 gal · 84.82 L
Estimated CO2
99.5 kg one way
Round trip: 199.1 kg / 439 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Texas · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Austin and Bogata. The current time is 05:18:42.

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.