How far is Austin, TX from Corsicana, TX?

The driving distance from Austin, TX to Corsicana, TX is about 156.3 miles (251.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 147.1 miles (236.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 48m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
156.24 mi
02h 54m
Flight
147.07 mi
236.68 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
147.07 mi
Kilometers
236.68 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
156.24 mi
Kilometers
251.45 km
Drive Time
02h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Corsicana
Thu, Apr 23, 5:41 AM CDT
Return by in Austin
Thu, Apr 23, 8:36 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Austin
2026-04-23T02:47
Arrive Corsicana
Thu, Apr 23, 5:41 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:54 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Austin
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Troy
TX

City in Bell County, Texas

From Austin
78.2 mi
01h 27m
To Corsicana
78 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 mi · 7 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 84: Waco Drive, Bellmead Drive

    1323 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto North Jack Kultgen Expressway

    1408 ft · 31 sec · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East Waco Drive

    1793 ft · 53 sec · East Waco Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on Bellmead Drive

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Bellmead Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on East US Highway 84

    2.7 mi · 3 min · East US Highway 84

  14. 14

    Continue on State Highway 31

    16.9 mi · 17 min · State Highway 31

  15. 15

    Continue on Hubbard Bypass

    5.3 mi · 5 min · Hubbard Bypass

  16. 16

    Continue on State Highway 31

    21.8 mi · 26 min · State Highway 31

  17. 17

    Continue on West 7th Avenue

    2.4 mi · 5 min · West 7th Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South 15th Street

    1789 ft · 47 sec · South 15th Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West 3rd Avenue

    755 ft · 20 sec · West 3rd Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North 13th Street

    76 m · 7 sec · North 13th Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 13th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
96.1 mi · 62%
State Highway 31
38.7 mi · 25%
South Jack Kultgen Expressway
5.99 mi · 4%
Hubbard Bypass
5.33 mi · 3%
East US Highway 84
2.74 mi · 2%
Bellmead Drive
2.57 mi · 2%
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 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.

Drive Time
02h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.2 mi
147.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Troy
01h 27m from Austin
Leave By
12:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Austin and Mostly Cloudy near Corsicana.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 156.3 miles (251.5 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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?

Troy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.2 miles from Austin and 78 miles from Corsicana.

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

The direct path is about 147.1 miles (236.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.82 one way or $41.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Austin and Mostly Cloudy near Corsicana.

Stop Ideas Near Troy

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

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

RAIL

Temple

13 mi away
315 West Ave B
RAIL

McGregor

27 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
BUS

Killeen, Texas

42 mi away
200 East Avenue C
BUS

Waco, TX

42 mi away
301 South 8th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Austin and Corsicana. Straight-line distance: 147.07 mi (236.68 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
Corsicana

#2 Corsicana

City in Texas, USA

Population23,811
Coordinates32.0954300, -96.4688700
Altitude135
CountryUnited States
Start: Austin (-97.74306, 30.26715)
End: Corsicana (-96.46887, 32.09543)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 251 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.51 gal
20.87 L · about $20.82
Round trip
$41.64
11.02 gal · 41.74 L
Estimated CO2
49 kg one way
Round trip: 97.9 kg / 216 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $20.82 $41.64
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.43 $46.86
Premium $4.59 $25.30 $50.59
Diesel $3.99 $22.00 $44.00

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Austin and Corsicana. The current time is 02:47:32.

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.