How far is Austin, TX from Kirbyville, TX?
The driving distance from Austin, TX to Kirbyville, TX is about 277.8 miles (447 km), with a travel time of about 05h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 230.9 miles (371.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 43m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 21m.
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 Grimes County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Austin and Kirbyville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Austin and Kirbyville.
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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
2.9 mi · 4 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward US 290 East: Houston
2.5 mi · 4 min
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Continue on Manor Expressway
6.2 mi · 6 min · Manor Expressway
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Continue on East US Highway 290
29 mi · 34 min · East US Highway 290
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Take the exit slight right
726 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left
85 m · 13 sec
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Turn left
53.5 mi · 58 min
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Keep slight left
5.5 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto West William J Bryan Parkway
1.6 km · 2 min · West William J Bryan Parkway
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Continue on East William J Bryan Parkway
2.2 mi · 4 min · East William J Bryan Parkway
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Continue on Boonville Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Boonville Road
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Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 158
1.2 km · 1 min · Farm-to-Market Road 158
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Continue straight
49.1 mi · 58 min
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Continue straight
101.5 mi · 1 hr 55 min
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Take the exit right
73 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Wheeler Street
18.6 mi · 21 min · South Wheeler Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
108 m · 12 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto South Elizabeth Avenue
22 m · 2 sec · South Elizabeth Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Elizabeth Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Austin and Kirbyville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Farm-to-Market Road 158
Continue straight
101 mi · 01h 55m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Austin and Mostly Sunny near Kirbyville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Austin to Kirbyville?
The road trip is about 277.8 miles (447 km) and usually takes 05h 21m 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?
Bedias is a useful midpoint, sitting about 138.8 miles from Austin and 139 miles from Kirbyville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 230.9 miles (371.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.9 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 6:16 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.03 one way or $74.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Austin and Mostly Sunny near Kirbyville.
Stop Ideas Near Bedias
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 Bedias.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Austin and Kirbyville. Straight-line distance: 230.9 mi (371.6 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 Kirbyville
City in Jasper County, Texas, United States
| Population | 2,032 |
| Coordinates | 30.6604800, -93.8926800 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kirbyville (-93.89268, 30.66048)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 447 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 27m |
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 | $37.03 | $74.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $41.67 | $83.34 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $44.99 | $89.98 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $39.13 | $78.26 |
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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