How far is Austin, TX from Combine, TX?

The driving distance from Austin, TX to Combine, TX is about 208.7 miles (335.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 176.1 miles (283.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 26m 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
208.7 mi
03h 43m
Flight
176.12 mi
283.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
176.12 mi
Kilometers
283.44 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
208.7 mi
Kilometers
335.87 km
Drive Time
03h 43m

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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 03h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Combine
Fri, May 1, 7:35 PM CDT
Return by in Austin
Fri, May 1, 11:18 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Austin
2026-05-01T15:51
Arrive Combine
Fri, May 1, 7:35 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:34 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
Bellmead
TX

City in McLennan County, Texas, United States

From Austin
104.5 mi
01h 51m
To Combine
104.2 mi
01h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NE
Destination
59°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    47.5 mi · 49 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Shreveport

    2359 ft · 57 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    11.3 mi · 12 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 175 East: Kaufman

    1642 ft · 40 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto C F Hawn Freeway

    7.5 mi · 8 min · C F Hawn Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 1389: Combine

    1616 ft · 40 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right

    666 ft · 31 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Farm-To-Market Road 1389

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Farm-To-Market Road 1389

  19. 19

    Turn slight left

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
129 mi · 62%
I 35E
47.5 mi · 23%
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
11.3 mi · 5%
C F Hawn Freeway
7.45 mi · 4%
South Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.63 mi · 3%
Farm-To-Market Road 1389
1.56 mi · 1%
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
03h 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.6 mi
176.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bellmead
01h 51m from Austin
Leave By
9:34 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Austin and Showers And Thunderstorms near Combine.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 208.7 miles (335.9 km) and usually takes 03h 43m 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?

Bellmead is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.5 miles from Austin and 104.2 miles from Combine.

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

The direct path is about 176.1 miles (283.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.6 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 9:34 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.85 one way or $55.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bellmead

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Bellmead and the surrounding midpoint area.
Riesel City Hall
Practical stop 13.6 mi away

Riesel City Hall

Riesel , TX
104 Hwy 6, Riesel, TX 76682
Rating 1.5/5 15 reviews Waste management service
Waco City Hall
Meeting point 2.8 mi away

Waco City Hall

Waco , TX
300 Austin Ave, Waco, TX 76702
Rating 3.6/5 15 reviews City government office,City Hall
Robinson City Police Department
Nearby stop 8.7 mi away

Robinson City Police Department

Robinson , TX
111 W Lyndale Dr, Robinson, TX 76706
Rating 3.1/5 9 reviews City courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bellmead.

BUS

Waco, TX

5 mi away
301 South 8th Street
RAIL

McGregor

33 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
RAIL

Temple

60 mi away
315 West Ave B
BUS

Killeen, Texas

79 mi away
200 East Avenue C

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Austin and Combine. Straight-line distance: 176.12 mi (283.44 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
Combine

#2 Combine

City in Texas

Population2,537
Coordinates32.5884700, -96.5086000
Altitude126
CountryUnited States
Start: Austin (-97.74306, 30.26715)
End: Combine (-96.5086, 32.58847)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 336 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.37 gal
27.88 L · about $27.85
Round trip
$55.70
14.74 gal · 55.76 L
Estimated CO2
65.5 kg one way
Round trip: 131 kg / 289 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $27.85 $55.70
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.34 $62.67
Premium $4.59 $33.84 $67.67
Diesel $3.99 $29.43 $58.86

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Austin and Combine. The current time is 15:51:58.

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.