How far is Austin, TX from Godley, TX?

The driving distance from Austin, TX to Godley, TX is about 183.4 miles (295.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 151.3 miles (243.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 42m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
183.41 mi
03h 21m
Flight
151.29 mi
243.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
151.29 mi
Kilometers
243.48 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
183.41 mi
Kilometers
295.17 km
Drive Time
03h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Godley
Sat, May 30, 7:39 AM CDT
Return by in Austin
Sat, May 30, 11:00 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Austin
2026-05-30T04:18
Arrive Godley
Sat, May 30, 7:39 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:18 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Austin
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Hewitt
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Austin
91.8 mi
01h 40m
To Godley
91.5 mi
01h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
88°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    95.6 mi · 1 hr 40 min · Purple Heart Trail

  8. 8

    Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway

  9. 9

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35W: Fort Worth

    26.1 mi · 27 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 67: Cleburne, Dallas

    995 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on South Interstate 35W

    1751 ft · 37 sec · South Interstate 35W

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West US Highway 67

    9.9 mi · 12 min · West US Highway 67

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 174 North: Burleson

    1727 ft · 46 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    785 ft · 22 sec · North Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Industrial Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 3 min · West Industrial Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Weatherford Highway

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Weatherford Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on North State Highway 171

    4.8 mi · 7 min · North State Highway 171

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    766 ft · 16 sec · South Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Godley Avenue

    33 m · 2 sec · Godley Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto North Main Street

    775 ft · 16 sec · North Main Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
129 mi · 70%
I 35W
26.1 mi · 14%
West US Highway 67
9.86 mi · 5%
South Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.63 mi · 4%
North State Highway 171
4.84 mi · 3%
Weatherford Highway
3.17 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.1 mi
151.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hewitt
01h 40m from Austin
Leave By
10:18 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Austin and Mostly Sunny near Godley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 183.4 miles (295.2 km) and usually takes 03h 21m 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?

Hewitt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.8 miles from Austin and 91.5 miles from Godley.

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

The direct path is about 151.3 miles (243.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.1 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 10:18 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.45 one way or $48.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Austin and Mostly Sunny near Godley.

Stop Ideas Near Hewitt

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hewitt, 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 Hewitt.

BUS

Waco, TX

12 mi away
301 South 8th Street
RAIL

McGregor

20 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
RAIL

Temple

43 mi away
315 West Ave B
BUS

Killeen, Texas

63 mi away
200 East Avenue C

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Austin and Godley. Straight-line distance: 151.29 mi (243.48 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 Godley

City in Johnson County, Texas, United States

Population1,712
Coordinates32.4490300, -97.5266900
Altitude283
CountryUnited States
Start: Austin (-97.74306, 30.26715)
End: Godley (-97.52669, 32.44903)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 295 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.47 gal
24.5 L · about $24.45
Round trip
$48.90
12.94 gal · 49 L
Estimated CO2
57.5 kg one way
Round trip: 115 kg / 254 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $24.45 $48.90
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.51 $55.02
Premium $4.59 $29.70 $59.41
Diesel $3.99 $25.83 $51.67

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Austin and Godley. The current time is 04:18:06.

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.