How far is Austin, TX from Fairfield, TX?
The driving distance from Austin, TX to Fairfield, TX is about 165.6 miles (266.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 137.4 miles (221.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 32m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 16m.
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.
City in Robertson 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 Fairfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Austin and Fairfield.
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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
2.9 mi · 4 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward US 290 East: Houston
2.5 mi · 4 min
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Continue on Manor Expressway
4.2 mi · 4 min · Manor Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 130 Toll North, TX 130 Toll South: Georgetown, San Antonio
2680 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on TX 130 Toll North: Georgetown
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway
12.8 mi · 12 min · Pickle Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 79: Taylor, Round Rock, Palm Valley Boulevard
1112 ft · 27 sec
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Continue on US 79: Palm Valley Boulevard
1399 ft · 34 sec
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Continue on TX 130 Frontage Road
1163 ft · 35 sec · TX 130 Frontage Road
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Take the ramp right
1951 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Palm Valley Boulevard
5 mi · 6 min · Palm Valley Boulevard
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Continue on West 2nd Street
3.1 mi · 4 min · West 2nd Street
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Take the exit slight right toward US 79 North: Rockdale
1213 ft · 26 sec
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Continue on Carlos G Parker Boulevard Southwest
4.3 mi · 5 min · Carlos G Parker Boulevard Southwest
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Keep slight right
53.1 mi · 1 hr 6 min
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Take the exit straight
696 ft · 27 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Market Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · South Market Street
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Continue on North State Highway 6
1713 ft · 22 sec · North State Highway 6
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Keep slight left
51.1 mi · 58 min
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Turn left
1904 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
18.4 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 84: Fairfield, Teague
1.2 km · 1 min
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Turn right onto West US Highway 84
1.3 km · 1 min · West US Highway 84
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Continue on West Commerce Street
623 ft · 13 sec · West Commerce Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Commerce Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Austin and Fairfield.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Carlos G Parker Boulevard Southwest
Keep slight right
53.1 mi · 01h 06m
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 Fairfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Austin to Fairfield?
The road trip is about 165.6 miles (266.5 km) and usually takes 03h 16m 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?
Hearne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.8 miles from Austin and 82.8 miles from Fairfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 137.4 miles (221.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:28 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.07 one way or $44.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Austin and Mostly Cloudy near Fairfield.
Stop Ideas Near Hearne
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 Hearne.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Austin and Fairfield. Straight-line distance: 137.38 mi (221.09 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 Fairfield
City in and county seat of Freestone County, Texas, United States
| Population | 2,874 |
| Coordinates | 31.7246100, -96.1652500 |
| Altitude | 141 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fairfield (-96.16525, 31.72461)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 267 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 03m |
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 | $22.07 | $44.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $24.83 | $49.66 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $26.81 | $53.62 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $23.32 | $46.64 |
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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