How far is Austin, TX from Cameron, TX?
The driving distance from Austin, TX to Cameron, TX is about 77.3 miles (124.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 61 miles (98.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Austin and Cameron.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Austin and Cameron.
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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
2.9 mi · 4 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward US 290 East: Houston
2.5 mi · 4 min
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Continue on Manor Expressway
4.2 mi · 4 min · Manor Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 130 Toll North, TX 130 Toll South: Georgetown, San Antonio
2680 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on TX 130 Toll North: Georgetown
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway
12.8 mi · 12 min · Pickle Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 79: Taylor, Round Rock, Palm Valley Boulevard
1112 ft · 27 sec
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Continue on US 79: Palm Valley Boulevard
1399 ft · 34 sec
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Continue on TX 130 Frontage Road
1163 ft · 35 sec · TX 130 Frontage Road
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Take the ramp right
1951 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Palm Valley Boulevard
5 mi · 6 min · Palm Valley Boulevard
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Continue on West 2nd Street
3.1 mi · 4 min · West 2nd Street
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Take the exit slight right toward US 79 North: Rockdale
1213 ft · 26 sec
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Continue on Carlos G Parker Boulevard Southwest
4.3 mi · 5 min · Carlos G Parker Boulevard Southwest
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Keep slight right
6.2 mi · 7 min
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Turn left
5.8 mi · 7 min
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Turn right
5.1 mi · 7 min
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Turn left
1.3 km · 1 min
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Turn right
14.1 mi · 18 min
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Turn right
6.3 mi · 8 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 4th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Austin and Cameron.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Longest stretch
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14.1 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Austin and Mostly Cloudy near Cameron.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Austin to Cameron?
The road trip is about 77.3 miles (124.4 km) and usually takes 01h 34m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Taylor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.6 miles from Austin and 38.6 miles from Cameron.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 61 miles (98.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:20 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.32 one way or $20.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Austin and Mostly Cloudy near Cameron.
Stop Ideas Near Taylor
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 Taylor.
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Killeen, Texas
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Austin and Cameron. Straight-line distance: 60.97 mi (98.12 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 Cameron
City in Milam County, Texas, United States
| Population | 5,410 |
| Coordinates | 30.8532500, -96.9769300 |
| Altitude | 122 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cameron (-96.97693, 30.85325)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 124 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $10.32 | $20.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $11.61 | $23.22 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $12.53 | $25.07 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $10.90 | $21.80 |
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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