How far is Austin, TX from Lindsay, TX?
The driving distance from Austin, TX to Lindsay, TX is about 256.7 miles (413.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 234.8 miles (377.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 02m 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
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 31m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Austin and Lindsay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Austin and Lindsay.
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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
28.7 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 82: Wichita Falls, Sherman
751 ft · 18 sec
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Turn straight onto North Interstate 35
1.2 km · 1 min · North Interstate 35
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Turn left onto Summitt Avenue
53 m · 8 sec · Summitt Avenue
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Continue on J M Lindsay Boulevard
3.6 mi · 4 min · J M Lindsay Boulevard
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Turn left onto Hickory Drive
1575 ft · 45 sec · Hickory Drive
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Turn right onto 6th Street
102 m · 9 sec · 6th Street
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Continue on Walnut Street
116 m · 11 sec · Walnut Street
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Continue on Main Street
1270 ft · 35 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Austin and Lindsay.
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 Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lindsay.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Austin to Lindsay?
The road trip is about 256.7 miles (413.1 km) and usually takes 04h 31m 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?
Abbott is a useful midpoint, sitting about 128.6 miles from Austin and 128.1 miles from Lindsay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 234.8 miles (377.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.9 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 7:58 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.24 one way or $68.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Austin and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lindsay.
Stop Ideas Near Abbott
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 Abbott.
Waco, TX
Cleburne
McGregor
Temple
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Austin and Lindsay. Straight-line distance: 234.75 mi (377.79 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 Lindsay
Town of Cooke County, Texas, USA
| Population | 1,159 |
| Coordinates | 33.6359400, -97.2227900 |
| Altitude | 242 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lindsay (-97.22279, 33.63594)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 413 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 12m |
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 | $34.24 | $68.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $38.52 | $77.05 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $41.59 | $83.19 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $36.18 | $72.35 |
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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