How far is Austin, TX from Canutillo, TX?
The driving distance from Austin, TX to Canutillo, TX is about 591.3 miles (951.6 km), with a travel time of about 10h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 536.1 miles (862.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 20h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 10h 01m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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 Upton County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Austin and Canutillo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Austin and Canutillo.
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Start on East 5th Street
127 m · 16 sec · East 5th Street
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Turn left onto Brazos Street
109 m · 23 sec · Brazos Street
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Turn left onto East 6th Street
1.9 mi · 5 min · East 6th Street
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Turn left onto Atlanta Street
71 m · 7 sec · Atlanta Street
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Take the ramp straight toward Loop 1 South
1065 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Mopac Expressway
3.9 mi · 5 min · South Mopac Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 290 West, TX 71 West: Johnson City, Llano
1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 290 West, TX 71 West
97 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left
3.7 mi · 4 min
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Continue on West US Highway 290 Frontage Rd
136 m · 6 sec · West US Highway 290 Frontage Rd
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Continue on West US 290 Frontage Rd
1525 ft · 24 sec · West US 290 Frontage Rd
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Turn straight onto West US 290 Bypass Lanes
2551 ft · 33 sec · West US 290 Bypass Lanes
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Continue on West US Highway 290
115 m · 5 sec · West US Highway 290
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Continue on West US Highway 290
30.4 mi · 37 min · West US Highway 290
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Merge slight left onto South US Highway 281
5.4 mi · 6 min · South US Highway 281
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Continue on West US Highway 290
27.2 mi · 31 min · West US Highway 290
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Continue on East Main Street
3.5 mi · 7 min · East Main Street
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Continue on West US Highway 290
39 mi · 43 min · West US Highway 290
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Take the exit straight toward I 10 West: Fort Stockton
2748 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
466.7 mi · 7 hr 27 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
3.9 mi · 5 min · Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
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Take the exit slight right
150 m · 12 sec
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Turn straight onto North Desert Boulevard
1.1 km · 1 min · North Desert Boulevard
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Turn left onto Woodrow Bean Transmountain Drive
1581 ft · 44 sec · Woodrow Bean Transmountain Drive
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Turn right onto Talbot Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Talbot Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Doniphan Drive
1214 ft · 21 sec · Doniphan Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Doniphan Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Austin and Canutillo.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 10 West
Merge slight left
467 mi · 07h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Austin and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Canutillo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Austin to Canutillo?
The road trip is about 591.3 miles (951.6 km) and usually takes 10h 01m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
McCamey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 295.3 miles from Austin and 296 miles from Canutillo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 536.1 miles (862.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.2 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $78.83 one way or $157.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 185.4 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Austin and Canutillo, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Austin and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Canutillo.
Stop Ideas Near McCamey
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 McCamey.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Austin and Canutillo. Straight-line distance: 536.08 mi (862.73 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 Canutillo
Census designated place
| Population | 6,321 |
| Coordinates | 31.9114900, -106.6002700 |
| Altitude | 1150 |
| Country | United States |
End: Canutillo (-106.60027, 31.91149)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 952 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 19h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 14h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 22m |
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 | $78.83 | $157.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $88.70 | $177.39 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $95.77 | $191.54 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $83.29 | $166.59 |
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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