How far is Austin, TX from Ferris, TX?
The driving distance from Austin, TX to Ferris, TX is about 186.2 miles (299.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 169 miles (272 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 45m 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 22m.
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 Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Austin and Ferris.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Austin and Ferris.
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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 right to continue on I 35E: Dallas
39.7 mi · 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 664: Ovilla Road
1035 ft · 20 sec
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Turn straight onto North Interstate 35E
686 ft · 16 sec · North Interstate 35E
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Turn right onto Harris Avenue
579 ft · 21 sec · Harris Avenue
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Turn left onto Sharaf Avenue
113 m · 15 sec · Sharaf Avenue
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Turn right onto East Ovilla Road
5.1 mi · 9 min · East Ovilla Road
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Continue on East Farm To Market 664
2.7 mi · 5 min · East Farm To Market 664
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Continue on FM 664
1.2 mi · 3 min · FM 664
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Continue on West 6th Street
1459 ft · 47 sec · West 6th Street
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Turn left
15 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Austin and Ferris.
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 then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ferris.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Austin to Ferris?
The road trip is about 186.2 miles (299.7 km) and usually takes 03h 22m 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?
Hewitt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.3 miles from Austin and 93 miles from Ferris.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 169 miles (272 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 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 10:14 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.83 one way or $49.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Austin and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ferris.
Stop Ideas Near Hewitt
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 Hewitt.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Austin and Ferris. Straight-line distance: 169.03 mi (272.02 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 Ferris
City in Dallas and Ellis counties in Texas, USA
| Population | 3,069 |
| Coordinates | 32.5340300, -96.6655500 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ferris (-96.66555, 32.53403)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 300 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 19m |
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 | $24.83 | $49.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $27.94 | $55.87 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $30.16 | $60.33 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $26.23 | $52.47 |
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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