How far is Austin, TX from Hallsville, TX?

The driving distance from Austin, TX to Hallsville, TX is about 276.6 miles (445.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 242.5 miles (390.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 20m 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
276.65 mi
05h 10m
Flight
242.53 mi
390.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
242.53 mi
Kilometers
390.31 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
276.65 mi
Kilometers
445.22 km
Drive Time
05h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hallsville
Thu, Apr 16, 8:26 AM CDT
Return by in Austin
Thu, Apr 16, 1:37 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Austin
2026-04-16T03:16
Arrive Hallsville
Thu, Apr 16, 8:26 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:10 AM to 1:10 PM CDT

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

Leave by
6:40 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
Dawson
TX

Town of the United States

From Austin
138.3 mi
02h 35m
To Hallsville
138.3 mi
02h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
86°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 mi · 7 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 84: Waco Drive, Bellmead Drive

    1323 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto North Jack Kultgen Expressway

    1408 ft · 31 sec · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East Waco Drive

    1793 ft · 53 sec · East Waco Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on Bellmead Drive

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Bellmead Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on East US Highway 84

    2.7 mi · 3 min · East US Highway 84

  14. 14

    Continue on State Highway 31

    16.9 mi · 17 min · State Highway 31

  15. 15

    Continue on Hubbard Bypass

    5.3 mi · 5 min · Hubbard Bypass

  16. 16

    Continue on State Highway 31

    18.9 mi · 21 min · State Highway 31

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Corsicana Bypass

    11.8 mi · 14 min · Corsicana Bypass

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East State Highway 31

    9.3 mi · 11 min · East State Highway 31

  19. 19

    Continue on Northeast 2nd Street

    9.9 mi · 11 min · Northeast 2nd Street

  20. 20

    Continue on West Royall Boulevard

    5.3 mi · 6 min · West Royall Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on State Highway 31 West

    4.1 mi · 5 min · State Highway 31 West

  22. 22

    Turn left

    1180 ft · 34 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Jed Robinson Loop

    6.2 mi · 7 min · Jed Robinson Loop

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right

    1465 ft · 47 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto State Highway 31 East

    21.1 mi · 24 min · State Highway 31 East

  26. 26

    Continue on West Highway 31

    2 mi · 2 min · West Highway 31

  27. 27

    Continue on State Highway 31 West

    5.6 mi · 7 min · State Highway 31 West

  28. 28

    Continue on Chandler Highway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Chandler Highway

  29. 29

    Continue on West Front Street

    29.1 mi · 34 min · West Front Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto US Highway 259 Business North

    1.4 mi · 2 min · US Highway 259 Business North

  31. 31

    Continue on US Highway 259 North

    1.1 km · 44 sec · US Highway 259 North

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Shreveport

    14.9 mi · 16 min

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 450: Hallsville

    1084 ft · 30 sec

  34. 34

    Turn left

    2.3 mi · 4 min

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Central Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
35 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
96.1 mi · 35%
State Highway 31
35.8 mi · 13%
West Front Street
29.1 mi · 11%
State Highway 31 East
21.1 mi · 8%
I 20 East
14.9 mi · 5%
Corsicana Bypass
11.8 mi · 4%
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
05h 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.1 mi
242.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dawson
02h 35m from Austin
Leave By
6:40 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Austin and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny near Hallsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 276.6 miles (445.2 km) and usually takes 05h 10m 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?

Dawson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 138.3 miles from Austin and 138.3 miles from Hallsville.

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

The direct path is about 242.5 miles (390.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.1 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 6:40 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.88 one way or $73.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Austin and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny near Hallsville.

Stop Ideas Near Dawson

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

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

BUS

Waco, TX

55 mi away
301 South 8th Street
RAIL

Cleburne

81 mi away
206 North Border St.
RAIL

McGregor

82 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
RAIL

Union Station

98 mi away
400 South Houston St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Austin and Hallsville. Straight-line distance: 242.53 mi (390.31 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
Hallsville

#2 Hallsville

City in Harrison County, Texas, United States of America

Population4,406
Coordinates32.5043200, -94.5740900
Altitude111
CountryUnited States
Start: Austin (-97.74306, 30.26715)
End: Hallsville (-94.57409, 32.50432)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 445 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.76 gal
36.95 L · about $36.88
Round trip
$73.77
19.52 gal · 73.9 L
Estimated CO2
86.7 kg one way
Round trip: 173.5 kg / 383 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $36.88 $73.77
Mid-grade $4.25 $41.50 $83.00
Premium $4.59 $44.81 $89.62
Diesel $3.99 $38.97 $77.94

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Austin and Hallsville. The current time is 03:16:44.

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.