How far is Austin, TX from Fairchilds, TX?
The driving distance from Austin, TX to Fairchilds, TX is about 148.7 miles (239.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 131 miles (210.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 52m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in and the county seat of Fayette County, West Virginia
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Austin and Fairchilds.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Austin and Fairchilds.
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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
3 mi · 5 min · East 7th Street
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Turn straight onto Airport Boulevard
1279 ft · 20 sec · Airport Boulevard
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Continue on Ed Bluestein Boulevard
552 ft · 9 sec · Ed Bluestein Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart
705 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bergstrom Expressway
1.3 km · 47 sec · Bergstrom Expressway
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Continue on Bastrop Highway
2119 ft · 26 sec · Bastrop Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward TX 71 East: Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
2541 ft · 1 min
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Continue on East State Highway 71
2.2 mi · 3 min · East State Highway 71
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Turn straight onto Bastrop Freeway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Bastrop Freeway
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Continue on East State Highway 71
2388 ft · 29 sec · East State Highway 71
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Continue on Texas State Highway 71
102.1 mi · 1 hr 47 min · Texas State Highway 71
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 36: Sealy, Bellville
1005 ft · 25 sec
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Turn straight onto Frontage Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Frontage Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Meyer Street
11.9 mi · 14 min · Meyer Street
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Continue on 36th Division Memorial
10.5 mi · 16 min · 36th Division Memorial
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Turn right onto Patton Road
4.2 mi · 8 min · Patton Road
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Continue on Hartledge Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Hartledge Road
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Continue on Gerken Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Gerken Road
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Turn right
1.4 km · 1 min
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Turn left onto Fairchilds-Long Point Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · Fairchilds-Long Point Road
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Turn right onto Needville Fairchilds Road
5 m · 1 sec · Needville Fairchilds Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Needville Fairchilds Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Austin and Fairchilds.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Texas State Highway 71
Continue on Texas State Highway 71
102 mi · 01h 47m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Austin and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Fairchilds.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Austin to Fairchilds?
The road trip is about 148.7 miles (239.3 km) and usually takes 02h 56m 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?
Fayetteville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.3 miles from Austin and 74.4 miles from Fairchilds.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 131 miles (210.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.7 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 12:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.84 one way or $39.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Austin and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Fairchilds.
Stop Ideas Near Fayetteville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fayetteville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Austin and Fairchilds. Straight-line distance: 131.03 mi (210.88 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 Fairchilds
Human settlement in Fort Bend County, Texas, United States of America
| Population | 1,359 |
| Coordinates | 29.4313500, -95.7802300 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fairchilds (-95.78023, 29.43135)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 239 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 51m |
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 | $19.84 | $39.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $22.32 | $44.65 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $24.10 | $48.21 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $20.96 | $41.93 |
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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