How far is Austin, TX from Fifth Street, TX?
The driving distance from Austin, TX to Fifth Street, TX is about 161.4 miles (259.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 139.1 miles (223.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 03m 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 01m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Colorado 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 Fifth Street.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Austin and Fifth Street.
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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
125.5 mi · 2 hr 12 min · Texas State Highway 71
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 99 Toll North, TX 99 South: Grand Parkway
2346 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on TX 99 South: Grand Parkway
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto West Grand Parkway South
14.1 mi · 17 min · West Grand Parkway South
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Take the exit slight right toward US 90 Alternate, FM 1464: Sandhill Drive
3048 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto East US Highway 90A
5.5 mi · 9 min · East US Highway 90A
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Continue on US Highway 90A
2484 ft · 32 sec · US Highway 90A
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Continue on Main Street
2.3 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Take the exit right toward Staffordshire Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Staffordshire Road
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Turn right onto 5th Street
2055 ft · 59 sec · 5th Street
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Turn left onto Ford Road
983 ft · 43 sec · Ford Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ford Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Austin and Fifth Street.
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
126 mi · 02h 12m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Austin and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fifth Street.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Austin to Fifth Street?
The road trip is about 161.4 miles (259.7 km) and usually takes 03h 01m 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?
Columbus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.7 miles from Austin and 80.7 miles from Fifth Street.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 139.1 miles (223.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.3 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 10:56 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.54 one way or $43.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Austin and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fifth Street.
Stop Ideas Near Columbus
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 Columbus.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Austin and Fifth Street. Straight-line distance: 139.13 mi (223.91 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 Fifth Street
Census designated place
| Population | 2,486 |
| Coordinates | 29.5982900, -95.5513300 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fifth Street (-95.55133, 29.59829)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 260 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 00m |
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 | $21.54 | $43.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $24.24 | $48.47 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $26.17 | $52.34 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $22.76 | $45.52 |
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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