How far is Austin, TX from Hubbard, TX?
The driving distance from Austin, TX to Hubbard, TX is about 340.1 miles (547.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 286.4 miles (460.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 06h 01m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
A city in Ellis County, Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Austin and Hubbard.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Austin and Hubbard.
-
1
Start on East 5th Street
1836 ft · 52 sec · East 5th Street
-
2
Turn left onto Red River Street
711 ft · 20 sec · Red River Street
-
3
Turn right onto East 7th Street
757 ft · 17 sec · East 7th Street
-
4
Turn left onto North Interstate 35
928 ft · 27 sec · North Interstate 35
-
5
Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 North, US 290 East
906 ft · 22 sec
-
6
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
2985 ft · 42 sec · Purple Heart Trail
-
7
Keep slight right to continue on Purple Heart Trail
95.6 mi · 1 hr 40 min · Purple Heart Trail
-
8
Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.6 mi · 8 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway
-
9
Continue on Purple Heart Trail
33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail
-
10
Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas
56.2 mi · 58 min
-
11
Take the exit slight right toward I 30 East: Texarkana, Riverfront Boulevard, Griffin Street
2094 ft · 42 sec
-
12
Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North, I 30 West: Denton, Fort Worth, Texarkana
129 m · 6 sec
-
13
Keep slight right to continue on I 30 East: Texarkana, Convention Center
2206 ft · 33 sec
-
14
Keep slight left to continue on I 30 East: Texarkana
117 m · 6 sec
-
15
Continue on East R L Thornton Freeway
7.5 mi · 9 min · East R L Thornton Freeway
-
16
Keep slight left to continue on East R L Thornton Freeway
125.1 mi · 2 hr 8 min · East R L Thornton Freeway
-
17
Take the exit slight right toward US 259: De Kalb, Daingerfield
1780 ft · 46 sec
-
18
Turn left onto US Highway 259 North
13.2 mi · 20 min · US Highway 259 North
-
19
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · US Highway 259 South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Austin and Hubbard.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
East R L Thornton Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on East R L Thornton Freeway
125 mi · 02h 08m
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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hubbard.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Austin to Hubbard?
The road trip is about 340.1 miles (547.3 km) and usually takes 06h 01m 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?
Waxahachie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 170.1 miles from Austin and 169.9 miles from Hubbard.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 286.4 miles (460.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.7 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 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 $45.35 one way or $90.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 106.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Austin and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hubbard.
Stop Ideas Near Waxahachie
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 Waxahachie.
Union Station
Dallas, TX
Cleburne
Mesquite, TX
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Austin and Hubbard. Straight-line distance: 286.41 mi (460.93 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 Hubbard
City in Hill County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,418 |
| Coordinates | 33.4665000, -94.6385400 |
| Altitude | 130 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hubbard (-94.63854, 33.4665)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 547 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 14m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.78 | $45.35 | $90.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $51.02 | $102.05 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $55.09 | $110.18 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $47.92 | $95.83 |
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 18, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.