How far is Austin, TX from Gatesville, TX?
The driving distance from Austin, TX to Gatesville, TX is about 100.9 miles (162.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 80.7 miles (129.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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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 Gatesville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Austin and Gatesville.
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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
29.4 mi · 32 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 195 North: Florence, Killeen
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on TX 195 North: Florence, Killeen
874 ft · 21 sec
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Continue on North Interstate 35
1424 ft · 26 sec · North Interstate 35
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Turn left onto State Highway 195
33.2 mi · 37 min · State Highway 195
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Turn left onto West Central Texas Expressway
2987 ft · 60 sec · West Central Texas Expressway
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 14 West, US 190 West
1460 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Central Texas Expressway
5.5 mi · 6 min · Central Texas Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 190 Business: Copperas Cove
2872 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Highway 9
3 mi · 4 min · Highway 9
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Turn right onto Farm-to-Market Road 116
2624 ft · 52 sec · Farm-to-Market Road 116
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Continue on FM 116
22.4 mi · 28 min · FM 116
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street
2.3 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto North Lutterloh Avenue
59 m · 6 sec · North Lutterloh Avenue
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Turn right
59 m · 16 sec
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Turn right
30 m · 7 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 Gatesville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
State Highway 195
Turn left onto State Highway 195
33.2 mi · 00h 37m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Austin and Mostly Cloudy near Gatesville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Austin to Gatesville?
The road trip is about 100.9 miles (162.4 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?
Florence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.5 miles from Austin and 50.4 miles from Gatesville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 80.7 miles (129.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.45 one way or $26.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Austin and Mostly Cloudy near Gatesville.
Stop Ideas Near Florence
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 Florence.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Austin and Gatesville. Straight-line distance: 80.7 mi (129.88 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 Gatesville
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 12,550 |
| Coordinates | 31.4351600, -97.7439100 |
| Altitude | 246 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gatesville (-97.74391, 31.43516)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 162 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 15m |
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 | $13.45 | $26.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.14 | $30.27 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $16.34 | $32.69 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $14.22 | $28.43 |
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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