How far is Austin, TX from DeCordova, TX?
The driving distance from Austin, TX to DeCordova, TX is about 195.9 miles (315.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 149.4 miles (240.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 22m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 41m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in McLennan County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Austin and DeCordova.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Austin and DeCordova.
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Start on East 5th Street
1836 ft · 52 sec · East 5th Street
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Turn left onto Red River Street
711 ft · 20 sec · Red River Street
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Turn right onto East 7th Street
757 ft · 17 sec · East 7th Street
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Turn left onto North Interstate 35
928 ft · 27 sec · North Interstate 35
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 North, US 290 East
906 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
2985 ft · 42 sec · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight right to continue on Purple Heart Trail
95.6 mi · 1 hr 40 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.6 mi · 8 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35W: Fort Worth
26.1 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 67: Cleburne, Dallas
995 ft · 28 sec
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Continue on South Interstate 35W
1751 ft · 37 sec · South Interstate 35W
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Turn left onto West US Highway 67
12.9 mi · 16 min · West US Highway 67
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 4: West Kilpatrick Avenue
1745 ft · 43 sec
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Turn straight onto West Katherine P Raines Drive
631 ft · 21 sec · West Katherine P Raines Drive
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Turn right onto West FM 4
6.8 mi · 12 min · West FM 4
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Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 4
5.7 mi · 10 min · Farm-to-Market Road 4
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Continue on Cleburne Highway
4.3 mi · 6 min · Cleburne Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Fall Creek Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · Fall Creek Highway
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Turn right onto Fairway Drive
1.4 mi · 3 min · Fairway Drive
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Turn left onto Country Club Drive
39 m · 6 sec · Country Club Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Country Club Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Austin and DeCordova.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Austin and Mostly Cloudy near DeCordova.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Austin to DeCordova?
The road trip is about 195.9 miles (315.2 km) and usually takes 03h 41m 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?
Beverly Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.1 miles from Austin and 97.8 miles from DeCordova.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 149.4 miles (240.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.5 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 9:38 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.11 one way or $52.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Austin and Mostly Cloudy near DeCordova.
Stop Ideas Near Beverly Hills
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Beverly Hills.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Austin and DeCordova. Straight-line distance: 149.46 mi (240.53 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 DeCordova
City in Hood County, Texas, United States
| Population | 3,108 |
| Coordinates | 32.4298600, -97.6950300 |
| Altitude | 213 |
| Country | United States |
End: DeCordova (-97.69503, 32.42986)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 315 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 26m |
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 | $26.11 | $52.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $29.38 | $58.76 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $31.72 | $63.45 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $27.59 | $55.18 |
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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