How far is Austin, TX from Canyon, TX?

The driving distance from Austin, TX to Canyon, TX is about 369.7 miles (595 km), with a travel time of about 06h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 327.8 miles (527.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 34m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
369.73 mi
06h 47m
Flight
327.82 mi
527.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
327.82 mi
Kilometers
527.57 km
Flight Time
00h 39m

Driving Distance

Road route
369.73 mi
Kilometers
595.02 km
Drive Time
06h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Canyon
Sun, Apr 12, 9:27 PM CDT
Return by in Austin
Mon, Apr 13, 4:15 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Austin
2026-04-12T14:40
Arrive Canyon
Sun, Apr 12, 9:27 PM CDT
Route Timing
06h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:47 PM to 2:17 PM CDT

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

Leave by
10:26 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
Novice
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Austin
184.9 mi
03h 23m
To Canyon
184.8 mi
03h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
84°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Austin and Canyon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Austin and Canyon.

  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

    4 mi · 5 min · Purple Heart Trail

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 183 North: Lampasas

    1.4 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    11.3 mi · 13 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    14.6 mi · 15 min

  11. 11

    Continue on North US Highway 183

    35.7 mi · 39 min · North US Highway 183

  12. 12

    Continue on South Key Avenue

    2.3 mi · 5 min · South Key Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on North US Highway 281

    965 ft · 15 sec · North US Highway 281

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on North US Highway 183

    36.9 mi · 40 min · North US Highway 183

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left

    30.4 mi · 35 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Early Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Early Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on East Commerce Street

    22 mi · 25 min · East Commerce Street

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Wallis Avenue

    7.2 mi · 8 min · Wallis Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East Walnut Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street

  20. 20

    Continue on West Walnut Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Walnut Street

  21. 21

    Continue on State Highway 153

    69 mi · 1 hr 14 min · State Highway 153

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 153

    6 m · 1 sec · State Highway 153

  23. 23

    Turn right onto State Highway 70

    10.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 70

  24. 24

    Continue on Lamar Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Lamar Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Northwest Georgia Avenue

    670 ft · 17 sec · Northwest Georgia Avenue

  26. 26

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West: Midland

    104 m · 8 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left

    6 mi · 6 min

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock

    1721 ft · 20 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight left

    74.2 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  30. 30

    Turn right onto South Avenue F

    1 mi · 2 min · South Avenue F

  31. 31

    Keep slight left to continue on North Avenue F

    617 ft · 11 sec · North Avenue F

  32. 32

    Turn straight onto Ralls Road

    1863 ft · 39 sec · Ralls Road

  33. 33

    Turn left onto East 15th Street

    734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street

  34. 34

    Turn right onto North US Highway 84

    1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84

  35. 35

    Continue on Highway 84

    20 mi · 20 min · Highway 84

  36. 36

    Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

  37. 37

    Continue on East Highway 84

    4.1 mi · 4 min · East Highway 84

  38. 38

    Turn right onto FM 835

    4 mi · 7 min · FM 835

  39. 39

    Continue on FM 1729

    3 mi · 5 min · FM 1729

  40. 40

    Turn right onto East FM 40

    16 m · 1 sec · East FM 40

  41. 41

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East FM 40

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Austin and Canyon.

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
41 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 84 West
74.5 mi · 20%
North US Highway 183
72.6 mi · 20%
State Highway 153
69 mi · 19%
US 183 North
26.7 mi · 7%
East Commerce Street
22 mi · 6%
Highway 84
20 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

US 84 West

Keep slight left

74.2 mi · 01h 14m

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
06h 47m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.9 mi
327.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Novice
03h 23m from Austin
Leave By
10:26 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Austin and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Canyon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Austin to Canyon?

The road trip is about 369.7 miles (595 km) and usually takes 06h 47m 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?

Novice is a useful midpoint, sitting about 184.9 miles from Austin and 184.8 miles from Canyon.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 327.8 miles (527.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.9 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 $49.32 one way or $98.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 116 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Austin and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Canyon.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Austin and Canyon. Straight-line distance: 327.82 mi (527.57 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 Canyon

City in Randall County, Texas, United States

Population16,387
Coordinates33.5928600, -101.7315500
Altitude962
CountryUnited States
Start: Austin (-97.74306, 30.26715)
End: Canyon (-101.73155, 33.59286)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 595 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.05 gal
49.39 L · about $49.32
Round trip
$98.63
26.1 gal · 98.78 L
Estimated CO2
116 kg one way
Round trip: 232 kg / 511 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $49.32 $98.63
Mid-grade $4.25 $55.49 $110.98
Premium $4.59 $59.91 $119.83
Diesel $3.99 $52.11 $104.22

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Austin and Canyon. The current time is 14:40:14.

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.