How far is Austin, TX from Lake Worth, TX?
The driving distance from Austin, TX to Lake Worth, TX is about 200.8 miles (323.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 176.2 miles (283.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 03h 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.
The 11th most populous city in Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Austin and Lake Worth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Austin and Lake Worth.
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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 right to continue on I 820 North
2093 ft · 25 sec
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Continue on I 820 North
8.2 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Navajo Trail, Cahoba Drive
1048 ft · 30 sec
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Continue on Northwest Loop 820
122 m · 17 sec · Northwest Loop 820
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Turn left onto Navajo Trail
1141 ft · 33 sec · Navajo Trail
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Turn right onto Shawnee Trail
2100 ft · 1 min · Shawnee Trail
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Turn left onto Osage Trail
667 ft · 29 sec · Osage Trail
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Osage Trail
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Austin and Lake Worth.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Austin and Partly Sunny near Lake Worth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Austin to Lake Worth?
The road trip is about 200.8 miles (323.2 km) and usually takes 03h 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?
Waco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.6 miles from Austin and 100.2 miles from Lake Worth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 176.2 miles (283.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.6 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 9:50 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.79 one way or $53.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Austin and Partly Sunny near Lake Worth.
Stop Ideas Near Waco
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 Waco.
Waco, TX
McGregor
Temple
Killeen, Texas
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Austin and Lake Worth. Straight-line distance: 176.21 mi (283.59 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 Worth
City in Tarrant County, Texas, United States
| Population | 4,867 |
| Coordinates | 32.8048500, -97.4450200 |
| Altitude | 196 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Worth (-97.44502, 32.80485)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 323 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 30m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.78 | $26.79 | $53.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $30.15 | $60.29 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $32.55 | $65.10 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $28.31 | $56.62 |
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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