How far is Austin, TX from Hudson Oaks, TX?
The driving distance from Austin, TX to Hudson Oaks, TX is about 206.7 miles (332.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 172.1 miles (276.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 19m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 39m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in McLennan County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Austin and Hudson Oaks.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Austin and Hudson Oaks.
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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
95.6 mi · 1 hr 40 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.6 mi · 8 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35W: Fort Worth
45 mi · 47 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West: Abilene
1.6 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 20 West: Abilene
1139 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
4.3 mi · 5 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
4 mi · 4 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
14.3 mi · 15 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 180 West: Weatherford, Mineral Wells
1467 ft · 28 sec
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Continue on Fort Worth Highway
1.5 km · 2 min · Fort Worth Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fort Worth Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Austin and Hudson Oaks.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Austin and Sunny near Hudson Oaks.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Austin to Hudson Oaks?
The road trip is about 206.7 miles (332.7 km) and usually takes 03h 39m 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?
Bellmead is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.5 miles from Austin and 103.2 miles from Hudson Oaks.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 172.1 miles (276.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.6 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 9:40 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.59 one way or $55.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Austin and Sunny near Hudson Oaks.
Stop Ideas Near Bellmead
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Riesel City Hall
Waco City Hall
Robinson City Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bellmead.
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McGregor
Temple
Killeen, Texas
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Austin and Hudson Oaks. Straight-line distance: 172.05 mi (276.89 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 Hudson Oaks
City in Parker County, Texas, United States
| Population | 3,564 |
| Coordinates | 32.7570700, -97.7067000 |
| Altitude | 318 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hudson Oaks (-97.7067, 32.75707)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 333 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 34m |
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 | $27.59 | $55.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $31.04 | $62.08 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $33.51 | $67.03 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $29.15 | $58.30 |
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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