How far is Austin, TX from Lamesa, TX?
The driving distance from Austin, TX to Lamesa, TX is about 340.7 miles (548.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 300.9 miles (484.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 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 06h 28m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Austin and Lamesa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Austin and Lamesa.
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Start on East 5th Street
127 m · 16 sec · East 5th Street
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Turn left onto Brazos Street
109 m · 23 sec · Brazos Street
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Turn left onto East 6th Street
1.9 mi · 5 min · East 6th Street
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Turn left onto Atlanta Street
71 m · 7 sec · Atlanta Street
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Take the ramp straight toward Loop 1 South
1065 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Mopac Expressway
3.9 mi · 5 min · South Mopac Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 290 West, TX 71 West: Johnson City, Llano
1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 290 West, TX 71 West
97 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Turn slight right onto West Highway 71
22.4 mi · 31 min · West Highway 71
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Continue on East State Highway 71
42 mi · 57 min · East State Highway 71
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Keep slight right
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto West Young Street
2.7 mi · 4 min · West Young Street
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Continue straight
47.2 mi · 51 min
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Turn right
2.8 mi · 4 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Commerce Street
1347 ft · 19 sec · Commerce Street
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Turn straight onto United States Highway 87
71.2 mi · 1 hr 17 min · United States Highway 87
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Continue on South Bryant Boulevard
4.1 mi · 6 min · South Bryant Boulevard
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Continue on South Koenigheim Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Koenigheim Street
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Continue on North Bryant Boulevard
4.3 mi · 6 min · North Bryant Boulevard
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Continue on US Highway 87 North
23.2 mi · 24 min · US Highway 87 North
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Continue straight
15.8 mi · 17 min
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Turn straight onto US Highway 87 North
52 mi · 52 min · US Highway 87 North
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Continue on North US Highway 87
15.2 mi · 15 min · North US Highway 87
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Continue on William Crooker Highway
4.3 mi · 4 min · William Crooker Highway
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Continue on South US Highway 87
18.1 mi · 18 min · South US Highway 87
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Continue on South Dallas Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Dallas Avenue
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Continue on South Lynn Avenue
1.2 mi · 1 min · South Lynn Avenue
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Turn left
49 m · 12 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Austin and Lamesa.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
United States Highway 87
Turn straight onto United States Highway 87
71.2 mi · 01h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Austin and Mostly Sunny near Lamesa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Austin to Lamesa?
The road trip is about 340.7 miles (548.3 km) and usually takes 06h 28m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Live Oak is a useful midpoint, sitting about 170.3 miles from Austin and 170.4 miles from Lamesa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 300.9 miles (484.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.8 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.42 one way or $90.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 106.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Austin and Mostly Sunny near Lamesa.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Austin and Lamesa. Straight-line distance: 300.93 mi (484.3 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 Lamesa
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 9,131 |
| Coordinates | 32.7376000, -101.9509900 |
| Altitude | 912 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lamesa (-101.95099, 32.7376)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 548 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 15m |
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 | $45.42 | $90.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $51.11 | $102.22 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $55.18 | $110.37 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $48.00 | $95.99 |
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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