How far is Austin, TX from Four Corners, TX?

The driving distance from Austin, TX to Four Corners, TX is about 151.2 miles (243.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 131.5 miles (211.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
151.2 mi
02h 49m
Flight
131.49 mi
211.61 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
131.49 mi
Kilometers
211.61 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
151.2 mi
Kilometers
243.34 km
Drive Time
02h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Four Corners
Sat, Nov 7, 1:46 PM CST
Return by in Austin
Sat, Nov 7, 4:35 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Austin
2026-11-07T10:57
Arrive Four Corners
Sat, Nov 7, 1:46 PM CST
Route Timing
02h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 PM CST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:52 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Austin
9:30 PM CST
Morning start is best

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
Fayetteville
TX

Town in and the county seat of Fayette County, West Virginia

From Austin
75.5 mi
01h 24m
To Four Corners
75.7 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Saturday

Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 mph NNE
Destination
79°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Austin and Four Corners.

  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

    3 mi · 5 min · East 7th Street

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Airport Boulevard

    1279 ft · 20 sec · Airport Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Ed Bluestein Boulevard

    552 ft · 9 sec · Ed Bluestein Boulevard

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart

    705 ft · 17 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Bergstrom Expressway

    1.3 km · 47 sec · Bergstrom Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on Bastrop Highway

    2119 ft · 26 sec · Bastrop Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward TX 71 East: Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

    2541 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue on East State Highway 71

    2.2 mi · 3 min · East State Highway 71

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Bastrop Freeway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Bastrop Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on East State Highway 71

    2388 ft · 29 sec · East State Highway 71

  13. 13

    Continue on Texas State Highway 71

    125.5 mi · 2 hr 12 min · Texas State Highway 71

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 99 Toll North, TX 99 South: Grand Parkway

    2346 ft · 45 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on TX 99 South: Grand Parkway

    1.2 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto West Grand Parkway South

    9.9 mi · 12 min · West Grand Parkway South

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Harlem Road, West Airport Boulevard

    2439 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Turn sharp left onto Harlem Road

    1338 ft · 39 sec · Harlem Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Bellfort Street

    2149 ft · 48 sec · West Bellfort Street

  20. 20

    Continue on West Bellfort Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · West Bellfort Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on West Bellfort Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · West Bellfort Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Ennis Road

    96 m · 14 sec · Ennis Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Boss Gaston Road

    1161 ft · 54 sec · Boss Gaston Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Old Richmond Road

    12 m · 1 sec · Old Richmond Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old Richmond Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Texas State Highway 71
126 mi · 83%
West Grand Parkway South
9.9 mi · 7%
East 7th Street
3.03 mi · 2%
East State Highway 71
2.67 mi · 2%
West Bellfort Street
2.33 mi · 2%
Bastrop Freeway
1.89 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.7 mi
131.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fayetteville
01h 24m from Austin
Leave By
12:52 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Austin and Mostly Cloudy near Four Corners.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Austin to Four Corners?

The road trip is about 151.2 miles (243.3 km) and usually takes 02h 49m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Fayetteville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.5 miles from Austin and 75.7 miles from Four Corners.

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

The direct path is about 131.5 miles (211.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:52 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.94 one way or $37.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Fayetteville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fayetteville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Prairie View, TX

68 mi away
44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n
BUS

Bryan, TX

90 mi away
301 East 26th Street
RAIL

Taylor

102 mi away
118 East First St.
RAIL

Austin

112 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Austin and Four Corners. Straight-line distance: 131.49 mi (211.61 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
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#2 Four Corners

Four Corners is a place in Texas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates29.6685700, -95.6577200
Altitude28
CountryUnited States
Start: Austin (-97.74306, 30.26715)
End: Four Corners (-95.65772, 29.66857)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 243 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.34 gal
20.2 L · about $18.94
Round trip
$37.88
10.68 gal · 40.4 L
Estimated CO2
47.5 kg one way
Round trip: 94.9 kg / 209 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.55 $18.94 $37.88
Mid-grade $4.06 $21.69 $43.37
Premium $4.44 $23.70 $47.41
Diesel $5.65 $30.18 $60.35

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Austin and Four Corners. The current time is 10:57:28.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.