How far is Austin, TX from Lake Kiowa, TX?
The driving distance from Austin, TX to Lake Kiowa, TX is about 263.8 miles (424.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 232.6 miles (374.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 51m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Austin and Lake Kiowa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Austin and Lake Kiowa.
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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
16.3 mi · 17 min · I 35W TEXpress
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Merge slight right onto North Freeway
17.8 mi · 19 min · North Freeway
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Merge slight left
2185 ft · 27 sec
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Continue straight
25.4 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 1306
589 ft · 20 sec
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Turn slight left onto South Interstate 35
1.9 mi · 3 min · South Interstate 35
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Continue straight
1 mi · 1 min
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Turn right onto West California Street
1 mi · 2 min · West California Street
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Turn right onto South Grand Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Grand Avenue
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Turn left onto Anthony Street
2097 ft · 44 sec · Anthony Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Burns City Road
2334 ft · 47 sec · Burns City Road
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Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 372
2988 ft · 1 min · Farm-to-Market Road 372
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Turn left onto Farm-to-Market Road 902
5.4 mi · 10 min · Farm-to-Market Road 902
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Turn sharp left onto County Road 219
82 m · 14 sec · County Road 219
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Turn right onto County Road 224
1.2 km · 3 min · County Road 224
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Turn slight right
592 ft · 48 sec
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Turn left onto Kiowa Drive West
725 ft · 39 sec · Kiowa Drive West
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Turn left onto San Chez Drive
2104 ft · 2 min · San Chez Drive
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Turn left onto Navajo Trail
1863 ft · 1 min · Navajo Trail
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Turn left onto Kiowa Drive West
1 mi · 4 min · Kiowa Drive West
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Kiowa Drive North
1595 ft · 1 min · Kiowa Drive North
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Turn right onto Blackfoot Trail
2525 ft · 2 min · Blackfoot Trail
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Blackfoot Trail
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Austin and Lake Kiowa.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Austin and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lake Kiowa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Austin to Lake Kiowa?
The road trip is about 263.8 miles (424.5 km) and usually takes 04h 55m 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?
Hillsboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132.2 miles from Austin and 131.6 miles from Lake Kiowa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 232.6 miles (374.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.2 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 7:08 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.18 one way or $70.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Austin and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lake Kiowa.
Stop Ideas Near Hillsboro
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Historic City Hall
Whitney City Hall
Town Hall Estates Nursing
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hillsboro.
Cleburne
Waco, TX
McGregor
Fort Worth Central Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Austin and Lake Kiowa. Straight-line distance: 232.66 mi (374.43 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 Lake Kiowa
Census designated place
| Population | 1,906 |
| Coordinates | 33.5770500, -97.0130600 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Kiowa (-97.01306, 33.57705)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 424 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 17m |
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 | $35.18 | $70.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $39.59 | $79.17 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $42.74 | $85.48 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $37.17 | $74.35 |
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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