How far is Austin, TX from Farmersville, TX?

The driving distance from Austin, TX to Farmersville, TX is about 237.4 miles (382 km), with a travel time of about 04h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 216 miles (347.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 46m 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
237.39 mi
04h 23m
Flight
215.99 mi
347.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
215.99 mi
Kilometers
347.6 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
237.39 mi
Kilometers
382.05 km
Drive Time
04h 23m

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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 04h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Farmersville
Sun, Apr 19, 5:02 AM CDT
Return by in Austin
Sun, Apr 19, 9:25 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Austin
2026-04-19T00:39
Arrive Farmersville
Sun, Apr 19, 5:02 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 PM CDT

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

Leave by
8:14 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
West
TX

City in McLennan County, Texas

From Austin
118.9 mi
02h 11m
To Farmersville
118.5 mi
02h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NE
Destination
71°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    56.2 mi · 58 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 30 East: Texarkana, Riverfront Boulevard, Griffin Street

    2094 ft · 42 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North, I 30 West: Denton, Fort Worth, Texarkana

    129 m · 6 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 30 East: Texarkana, Convention Center

    2206 ft · 33 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 30 East: Texarkana

    117 m · 6 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on East R L Thornton Freeway

    7.5 mi · 9 min · East R L Thornton Freeway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on East R L Thornton Freeway

    13.9 mi · 16 min · East R L Thornton Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 740: Ridge Road

    1603 ft · 39 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto East Interstate 30

    615 ft · 14 sec · East Interstate 30

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Ridge Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Ridge Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South Goliad Street

    4.3 mi · 7 min · South Goliad Street

  21. 21

    Continue on State Highway 205

    2.9 mi · 4 min · State Highway 205

  22. 22

    Turn right onto South State Highway 78

    12 mi · 17 min · South State Highway 78

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Farmersville Parkway

    1 km · 1 min · Farmersville Parkway

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street

    645 ft · 13 sec · South Main Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
129 mi · 54%
I 35E
56.2 mi · 24%
East R L Thornton Freeway
21.3 mi · 9%
South State Highway 78
12 mi · 5%
South Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.63 mi · 3%
South Goliad Street
4.27 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 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
04h 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.4 mi
216 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West
02h 11m from Austin
Leave By
8:14 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Austin and Mostly Sunny near Farmersville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 237.4 miles (382 km) and usually takes 04h 23m 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?

West is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.9 miles from Austin and 118.5 miles from Farmersville.

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

The direct path is about 216 miles (347.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.4 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 8:14 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.67 one way or $63.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Austin and Mostly Sunny near Farmersville.

Stop Ideas Near West

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 West and the surrounding midpoint area.
Historic City Hall
Scenic stop 14.7 mi away

Historic City Hall

Hillsboro , TX
127/129 E Franklin St, Hillsboro, TX 76645
Rating 4.6/5 24 reviews Museum
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 14.6 mi away

City Of Bellmead / Water Dept.

Waco , TX
3015 Bellmead Dr, Waco, TX 76705
Rating 2.7/5 7 reviews Water utility company,City government office
Town Hall Estates Hillsboro
Nearby stop 14.7 mi away

Town Hall Estates Hillsboro

Hillsboro , TX
300 Happy Ln, Hillsboro, TX 76645
Rating 4.1/5 14 reviews Non-profit organization,Nursing home,Occupational therapist,Physical therapy clinic

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Waco, TX

28 mi away
301 South 8th Street
RAIL

McGregor

50 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
RAIL

Cleburne

67 mi away
206 North Border St.
RAIL

Temple

82 mi away
315 West Ave B

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Austin and Farmersville. Straight-line distance: 215.99 mi (347.6 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
Farmersville

#2 Farmersville

City in Collin County, Texas, United States

Population3,711
Coordinates33.1634500, -96.3599800
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: Austin (-97.74306, 30.26715)
End: Farmersville (-96.35998, 33.16345)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 382 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.38 gal
31.71 L · about $31.67
Round trip
$63.34
16.76 gal · 63.42 L
Estimated CO2
74.5 kg one way
Round trip: 148.9 kg / 328 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $31.67 $63.34
Mid-grade $4.25 $35.63 $71.26
Premium $4.59 $38.47 $76.95
Diesel $3.99 $33.46 $66.92

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Austin and Farmersville. The current time is 00:39:39.

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.