How far is Austin, TX from Maud, TX?
The driving distance from Austin, TX to Maud, TX is about 331.2 miles (533 km), with a travel time of about 06h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 291.1 miles (468.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 32m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 16m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Austin and Maud.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Austin and Maud.
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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 mi · 7 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 84: Waco Drive, Bellmead Drive
1323 ft · 28 sec
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Turn straight onto North Jack Kultgen Expressway
1408 ft · 31 sec · North Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Turn right onto East Waco Drive
1793 ft · 53 sec · East Waco Drive
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Continue on Bellmead Drive
2.6 mi · 5 min · Bellmead Drive
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Continue on East US Highway 84
2.7 mi · 3 min · East US Highway 84
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Continue on State Highway 31
16.9 mi · 17 min · State Highway 31
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Continue on Hubbard Bypass
5.3 mi · 5 min · Hubbard Bypass
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Continue on State Highway 31
18.9 mi · 21 min · State Highway 31
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Turn right onto Corsicana Bypass
11.8 mi · 14 min · Corsicana Bypass
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Turn right onto East State Highway 31
9.3 mi · 11 min · East State Highway 31
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Continue on Northeast 2nd Street
9.9 mi · 11 min · Northeast 2nd Street
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Continue on West Royall Boulevard
5.3 mi · 6 min · West Royall Boulevard
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Continue on State Highway 31 West
4.1 mi · 5 min · State Highway 31 West
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Turn left
1180 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jed Robinson Loop
6.2 mi · 7 min · Jed Robinson Loop
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Take the exit slight right
1465 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 31 East
21.1 mi · 24 min · State Highway 31 East
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Continue on West Highway 31
2 mi · 2 min · West Highway 31
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Continue on State Highway 31 West
5.6 mi · 7 min · State Highway 31 West
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Continue on Chandler Highway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Chandler Highway
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Continue on West Front Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · West Front Street
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Turn left onto South Beckham Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · South Beckham Avenue
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Continue on East Gentry Parkway
1.6 mi · 2 min · East Gentry Parkway
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Continue on US Highway 271
5.5 mi · 7 min · US Highway 271
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Turn left onto State Highway 155 North
4.9 mi · 6 min · State Highway 155 North
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Continue on South Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 155 North
6.7 mi · 7 min · State Highway 155 North
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Broadway Street
1.4 km · 1 min · West Broadway Street
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Turn left onto North Tyler Street
14.9 mi · 17 min · North Tyler Street
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Turn right onto State Highway 155
40.1 mi · 46 min · State Highway 155
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Turn sharp left onto State Highway 8
12.5 mi · 14 min · State Highway 8
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Continue on South Street
2.7 mi · 3 min · South Street
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Continue on State Highway 8
8.8 mi · 11 min · State Highway 8
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Turn right onto Main Street
579 ft · 27 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Fincher Drive
39 m · 6 sec · Fincher Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fincher Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Austin and Maud.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Austin and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Maud.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Austin to Maud?
The road trip is about 331.2 miles (533 km) and usually takes 06h 16m 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?
Kerens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 165.7 miles from Austin and 165.5 miles from Maud.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 291.1 miles (468.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.1 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 $44.18 one way or $88.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Austin and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Maud.
Stop Ideas Near Kerens
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Jail
Corsicana Animal Shelter
Corsicana Planning & Zoning
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kerens.
Mesquite, TX
Union Station
Dallas, TX
Tyler, TX
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Austin and Maud. Straight-line distance: 291.06 mi (468.41 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 Maud
City in Bowie County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,063 |
| Coordinates | 33.3329000, -94.3427000 |
| Altitude | 88 |
| Country | United States |
End: Maud (-94.3427, 33.3329)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 533 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 07m |
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 | $44.18 | $88.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $49.71 | $99.41 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $53.67 | $107.34 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $46.68 | $93.36 |
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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