How far is Austin, TX from Flower Mound, TX?
The driving distance from Austin, TX to Flower Mound, TX is about 221.1 miles (355.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 193.6 miles (311.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 01m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 00m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in McLennan 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 Flower Mound.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Austin and Flower Mound.
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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
62.5 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on John W Carpenter Freeway
1.2 km · 49 sec · John W Carpenter Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on SH 183 TEXpress
1.5 mi · 2 min · SH 183 TEXpress
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Keep slight left to continue on SH 114 TEXpress
9.9 mi · 10 min · SH 114 TEXpress
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 121: DFW International Airport
728 ft · 9 sec
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Merge slight right onto West John W Carpenter Freeway
1656 ft · 20 sec · West John W Carpenter Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 121 North: DFW Airport
1067 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on TX 121 North
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto International Parkway
1109 ft · 17 sec · International Parkway
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Merge slight left
1.1 km · 45 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 2499 North: Stars and Stripes Way, Grapevine Mills Parkway
1.2 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on FM 2499 North: Stars and Stripes Way, Grapevine Mills Parkway, Grapevine Mills Mall
1576 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Grapevine Mills Parkway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Grapevine Mills Parkway
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Continue on Long Prairie Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Long Prairie Road
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Turn left onto Flower Mound Road
1370 ft · 43 sec · Flower Mound Road
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Turn left onto McKamy Creek Road
1.4 km · 2 min · McKamy Creek Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Simmons Road
892 ft · 30 sec · Simmons Road
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Turn left onto Hide-A-Way Lane
2413 ft · 1 min · Hide-A-Way Lane
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Turn left onto Lake Coves Drive
717 ft · 26 sec · Lake Coves Drive
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Turn right onto Wanda Lane
67 m · 8 sec · Wanda Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wanda Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Austin and Flower Mound.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Flower Mound.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Austin to Flower Mound?
The road trip is about 221.1 miles (355.9 km) and usually takes 04h 00m 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?
Ross is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.8 miles from Austin and 110.4 miles from Flower Mound.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 193.6 miles (311.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.5 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 8:58 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.48 one way or $58.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Austin and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Flower Mound.
Stop Ideas Near Ross
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 Ross.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Austin and Flower Mound. Straight-line distance: 193.59 mi (311.56 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 Flower Mound
Town of Texas, United States
| Population | 81,482 |
| Coordinates | 33.0145700, -97.0969600 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
End: Flower Mound (-97.09696, 33.01457)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 356 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 45m |
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 | $29.48 | $58.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $33.17 | $66.33 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $35.81 | $71.62 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $31.15 | $62.29 |
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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