How far is Austin, TX from Floydada, TX?

The driving distance from Austin, TX to Floydada, TX is about 388.6 miles (625.4 km), with a travel time of about 07h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 331.9 miles (534.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
388.6 mi
07h 24m
Flight
331.92 mi
534.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
331.92 mi
Kilometers
534.18 km
Flight Time
00h 40m

Driving Distance

Road route
388.6 mi
Kilometers
625.39 km
Drive Time
07h 24m

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Floydada
Thu, Apr 23, 11:15 AM CDT
Return by in Austin
Thu, Apr 23, 6:40 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Austin
2026-04-23T03:50
Arrive Floydada
Thu, Apr 23, 11:15 AM CDT
Route Timing
07h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:25 PM to 2:55 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Austin
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Winters
TX

City in Runnels County, Texas, United States

From Austin
194.4 mi
03h 42m
To Floydada
194.2 mi
03h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
89°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    4 mi · 5 min · Purple Heart Trail

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 183 North: Lampasas

    1.4 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    11.3 mi · 13 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    14.6 mi · 15 min

  11. 11

    Continue on North US Highway 183

    35.7 mi · 39 min · North US Highway 183

  12. 12

    Continue on South Key Avenue

    2.3 mi · 5 min · South Key Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on North US Highway 281

    965 ft · 15 sec · North US Highway 281

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on North US Highway 183

    36.9 mi · 40 min · North US Highway 183

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left

    30.4 mi · 35 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Early Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Early Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on East Commerce Street

    22 mi · 25 min · East Commerce Street

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Wallis Avenue

    7.2 mi · 8 min · Wallis Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East Walnut Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street

  20. 20

    Continue on West Walnut Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Walnut Street

  21. 21

    Continue on State Highway 153

    69 mi · 1 hr 14 min · State Highway 153

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 153

    6 m · 1 sec · State Highway 153

  23. 23

    Turn right onto State Highway 70

    10.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 70

  24. 24

    Continue on Lamar Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Lamar Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Northwest Georgia Avenue

    670 ft · 17 sec · Northwest Georgia Avenue

  26. 26

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West: Midland

    104 m · 8 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left

    6 mi · 6 min

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock

    1721 ft · 20 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight left

    74.2 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  30. 30

    Turn right onto South Avenue F

    1 mi · 2 min · South Avenue F

  31. 31

    Keep slight left to continue on North Avenue F

    617 ft · 11 sec · North Avenue F

  32. 32

    Turn straight onto Ralls Road

    55.5 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Ralls Road

  33. 33

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1961 ft · 35 sec

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Pumpkin Capital Lane

    1053 ft · 46 sec · Pumpkin Capital Lane

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pumpkin Capital Lane

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
35 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 84 West
74.5 mi · 19%
North US Highway 183
72.6 mi · 19%
State Highway 153
69 mi · 18%
Ralls Road
55.5 mi · 14%
US 183 North
26.7 mi · 7%
East Commerce Street
22 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

US 84 West

Keep slight left

74.2 mi · 01h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 24m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.7 mi
331.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winters
03h 42m from Austin
Leave By
9:10 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Austin and Mostly Sunny near Floydada.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 388.6 miles (625.4 km) and usually takes 07h 24m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Winters is a useful midpoint, sitting about 194.4 miles from Austin and 194.2 miles from Floydada.

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

The direct path is about 331.9 miles (534.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.7 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $51.81 one way or $103.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 121.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Austin and Mostly Sunny near Floydada.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Austin and Floydada. Straight-line distance: 331.92 mi (534.18 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
Floydada

#2 Floydada

City in Texas, USA

Population2,654
Coordinates33.9845200, -101.3376600
Altitude970
CountryUnited States
Start: Austin (-97.74306, 30.26715)
End: Floydada (-101.33766, 33.98452)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 625 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.71 gal
51.91 L · about $51.81
Round trip
$103.62
27.42 gal · 103.82 L
Estimated CO2
121.8 kg one way
Round trip: 243.7 kg / 537 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $51.81 $103.62
Mid-grade $4.25 $58.29 $116.59
Premium $4.59 $62.94 $125.89
Diesel $3.99 $54.74 $109.49

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Austin and Floydada. The current time is 03:50:59.

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.