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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
591.27 mi
10h 01m
Flight
536.08 mi
862.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
536.08 mi
Kilometers
862.73 km
Flight Time
01h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
591.27 mi
Kilometers
951.56 km
Drive Time
10h 01m

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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.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Canutillo
Mon, May 25, 10:42 PM MDT
Return by in Austin
Tue, May 26, 9:44 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Austin
2026-05-25T13:41
Arrive Canutillo
Mon, May 25, 11:42 PM CDT
Route Timing
10h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:01 PM to 4:31 PM MDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
3:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Austin
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
McCamey
TX

City in Upton County, Texas, United States

From Austin
295.3 mi
05h 00m
To Canutillo
296 mi
05h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Memorial Day

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
89°F
Memorial Day

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SSE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on East 5th Street

    127 m · 16 sec · East 5th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Brazos Street

    109 m · 23 sec · Brazos Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East 6th Street

    1.9 mi · 5 min · East 6th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Atlanta Street

    71 m · 7 sec · Atlanta Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward Loop 1 South

    1065 ft · 26 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto South Mopac Expressway

    3.9 mi · 5 min · South Mopac Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 290 West, TX 71 West: Johnson City, Llano

    1 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on US 290 West, TX 71 West

    97 m · 8 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    3.7 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Continue on West US Highway 290 Frontage Rd

    136 m · 6 sec · West US Highway 290 Frontage Rd

  11. 11

    Continue on West US 290 Frontage Rd

    1525 ft · 24 sec · West US 290 Frontage Rd

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto West US 290 Bypass Lanes

    2551 ft · 33 sec · West US 290 Bypass Lanes

  13. 13

    Continue on West US Highway 290

    115 m · 5 sec · West US Highway 290

  14. 14

    Continue on West US Highway 290

    30.4 mi · 37 min · West US Highway 290

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto South US Highway 281

    5.4 mi · 6 min · South US Highway 281

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on West US Highway 290

    27.2 mi · 31 min · West US Highway 290

  18. 18

    Continue on East Main Street

    3.5 mi · 7 min · East Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on West US Highway 290

    39 mi · 43 min · West US Highway 290

  20. 20

    Take the exit straight toward I 10 West: Fort Stockton

    2748 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    466.7 mi · 7 hr 27 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Camino Real de Tierra Adentro

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Camino Real de Tierra Adentro

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right

    150 m · 12 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto North Desert Boulevard

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Desert Boulevard

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Woodrow Bean Transmountain Drive

    1581 ft · 44 sec · Woodrow Bean Transmountain Drive

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Talbot Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Talbot Avenue

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Doniphan Drive

    1214 ft · 21 sec · Doniphan Drive

  28. 28

    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.

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
28 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
467 mi · 79%
West US Highway 290
96.7 mi · 16%
South US Highway 281
5.39 mi · 1%
East Main Street
4.56 mi · 1%
US 290 West
4.41 mi · 1%
Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
3.98 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
10h 01m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
20h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.2 mi
536.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McCamey
05h 00m from Austin
Leave By
3:58 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Sanderson

112 mi away
201 West Downey Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Austin and Canutillo. Straight-line distance: 536.08 mi (862.73 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
Canutillo

#2 Canutillo

Census designated place

Population6,321
Coordinates31.9114900, -106.6002700
Altitude1150
CountryUnited States
Start: Austin (-97.74306, 30.26715)
End: Canutillo (-106.60027, 31.91149)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 952 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
20.86 gal
78.98 L · about $78.83
Round trip
$157.66
41.72 gal · 157.96 L
Estimated CO2
185.4 kg one way
Round trip: 370.8 kg / 817 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Texas · May 25, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Austin, TX and Canutillo, TX. The current time in Austin is 13:41:29, although it is 12:41:29 in Canutillo.

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.