How far is Austin, TX from Iowa Park, TX?
The driving distance from Austin, TX to Iowa Park, TX is about 314.9 miles (506.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 260.2 miles (418.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 10m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 35m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Johnson County, Texas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Austin and Iowa Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Austin and Iowa Park.
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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
51.5 mi · 54 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 35W Express North: I 35W TEXpress North
8.9 mi · 9 min · I 35W TEXpress
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Take the exit slight right toward US 81 North, US 287 North: Decatur
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
101.7 mi · 1 hr 48 min
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Continue on Lloyd Ruby Overpass
1.3 km · 59 sec · Lloyd Ruby Overpass
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Continue on Central Freeway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Central Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Northwest Freeway
5.3 mi · 6 min · Northwest Freeway
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Continue on US Highway 287 East
3.6 mi · 4 min · US Highway 287 East
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 368: Iowa Park
726 ft · 18 sec
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Continue on Northwest Access Road
951 ft · 32 sec · Northwest Access Road
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Turn left onto FM 368 North
92 m · 6 sec · FM 368 North
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Continue on North Pacific Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · North Pacific Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Highway Street
1290 ft · 43 sec · West Highway Street
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Turn left onto North Yosemite Street
41 m · 8 sec · North Yosemite Street
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Turn right onto West Cash Street
45 m · 7 sec · West Cash Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Cash Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Austin and Iowa Park.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US 81 North
Continue straight
102 mi · 01h 48m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Austin and Sunny near Iowa Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Austin to Iowa Park?
The road trip is about 314.9 miles (506.8 km) and usually takes 05h 35m 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?
Grandview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 157.7 miles from Austin and 157.3 miles from Iowa Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 260.2 miles (418.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.7 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:50 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.98 one way or $83.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Austin and Sunny near Iowa Park.
Stop Ideas Near Grandview
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 Grandview.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Austin and Iowa Park. Straight-line distance: 260.26 mi (418.85 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 Iowa Park
City in Wichita County, Texas, United States
| Population | 6,431 |
| Coordinates | 33.9514800, -98.6686700 |
| Altitude | 316 |
| Country | United States |
End: Iowa Park (-98.66867, 33.95148)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 507 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 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 | $41.98 | $83.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $47.24 | $94.48 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $51.01 | $102.01 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $44.36 | $88.72 |
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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