How far is Austin, TX from Hereford, TX?
The driving distance from Austin, TX to Hereford, TX is about 474.4 miles (763.4 km), with a travel time of about 08h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 415 miles (667.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 28m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 44m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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City in Nolan County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Austin and Hereford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Austin and Hereford.
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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
4 mi · 5 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward US 183 North: Lampasas
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
11.3 mi · 13 min
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Continue straight
14.6 mi · 15 min
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Continue on North US Highway 183
35.7 mi · 39 min · North US Highway 183
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Continue on South Key Avenue
2.3 mi · 5 min · South Key Avenue
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Continue on North US Highway 281
965 ft · 15 sec · North US Highway 281
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Keep slight left to continue on North US Highway 183
36.9 mi · 40 min · North US Highway 183
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At the end of the road, turn left
30.4 mi · 35 min
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Turn left onto Early Boulevard
1.7 mi · 2 min · Early Boulevard
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Continue on East Commerce Street
22 mi · 25 min · East Commerce Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Wallis Avenue
7.2 mi · 8 min · Wallis Avenue
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Turn right onto East Walnut Street
1.5 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street
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Continue on West Walnut Street
1 mi · 2 min · West Walnut Street
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Continue on State Highway 153
69 mi · 1 hr 14 min · State Highway 153
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Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 153
6 m · 1 sec · State Highway 153
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Turn right onto State Highway 70
10.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 70
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Continue on Lamar Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Lamar Street
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Turn left onto Northwest Georgia Avenue
670 ft · 17 sec · Northwest Georgia Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West: Midland
104 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left
6 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
1721 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left
74.2 mi · 1 hr 14 min
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Turn right onto South Avenue F
1 mi · 2 min · South Avenue F
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Keep slight left to continue on North Avenue F
617 ft · 11 sec · North Avenue F
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Turn straight onto Ralls Road
1863 ft · 39 sec · Ralls Road
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Turn left onto East 15th Street
734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street
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Turn right onto North US Highway 84
1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84
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Continue on Highway 84
20 mi · 20 min · Highway 84
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Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
4.6 mi · 5 min · Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
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Continue on East Highway 84
6.8 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84
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Continue on Slaton Road
4.9 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road
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Continue on Avenue Q South Drive
4 mi · 5 min · Avenue Q South Drive
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Turn left onto Clovis Road
6 mi · 7 min · Clovis Road
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Continue on Highway 84
11.4 mi · 11 min · Highway 84
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Continue on US Highway 84
16.1 mi · 16 min · US Highway 84
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Turn right onto Delano Avenue
98 m · 9 sec · Delano Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Delano Avenue
2.2 mi · 3 min · Delano Avenue
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Turn right onto North Eastside Avenue
21.4 mi · 22 min · North Eastside Avenue
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Continue on North Main Street
684 ft · 12 sec · North Main Street
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Turn straight
21 mi · 23 min
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Turn left
21.1 mi · 31 min
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Turn right onto West 1st Street
2460 ft · 37 sec · West 1st Street
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Turn left
74 m · 18 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 Hereford.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Austin and Sunny near Hereford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Austin to Hereford?
The road trip is about 474.4 miles (763.4 km) and usually takes 08h 44m 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?
Blackwell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 237.3 miles from Austin and 237.1 miles from Hereford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 415 miles (667.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.4 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 $63.26 one way or $126.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 148.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Austin and Sunny near Hereford.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Austin and Hereford. Straight-line distance: 414.98 mi (667.84 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 Hereford
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 14,389 |
| Coordinates | 34.8152100, -102.3993200 |
| Altitude | 1163 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hereford (-102.39932, 34.81521)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 763 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 55m |
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 | $63.26 | $126.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $71.18 | $142.36 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $76.85 | $153.71 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $66.84 | $133.69 |
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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