How far is Austin, TX from Oak Trail Shores, TX?
The driving distance from Austin, TX to Oak Trail Shores, TX is about 186.4 miles (300 km), with a travel time of about 03h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 153.6 miles (247.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 12m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 36m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Austin and Oak Trail Shores.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Austin and Oak Trail Shores.
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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
4 mi · 5 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward US 183 North: Lampasas
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
11.3 mi · 13 min
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Continue straight
14.6 mi · 15 min
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Continue on North US Highway 183
35.7 mi · 39 min · North US Highway 183
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Continue on South Key Avenue
2.3 mi · 5 min · South Key Avenue
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Continue on North US Highway 281
965 ft · 15 sec · North US Highway 281
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Keep slight right to continue on North US Highway 281
42.9 mi · 49 min · North US Highway 281
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Continue on South Rice Street
2.3 mi · 3 min · South Rice Street
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Continue on North US Highway 281
19 mi · 20 min · North US Highway 281
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Continue on South Walnut Street
2995 ft · 43 sec · South Walnut Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North 2nd Street
2039 ft · 26 sec · North 2nd Street
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Continue on North US Highway 281
18 mi · 20 min · North US Highway 281
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Continue on East Road
1758 ft · 25 sec · East Road
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Turn right onto East South Loop
1.1 km · 1 min · East South Loop
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Continue on North US Highway 377
26.4 mi · 30 min · North US Highway 377
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Turn left
2.6 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Lipan Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Lipan Highway
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Turn right onto Oak Trail Drive
2322 ft · 1 min · Oak Trail Drive
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Turn left onto South Oak Trail
1.1 mi · 3 min · South Oak Trail
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Turn left onto Green Oak Drive
95 m · 14 sec · Green Oak Drive
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Turn right onto Blackjack Lane
1009 ft · 44 sec · Blackjack Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Blackjack Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Austin and Oak Trail Shores.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
North US Highway 281
Keep slight right to continue on North US Highway 281
42.9 mi · 00h 49m
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 Oak Trail Shores.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Austin to Oak Trail Shores?
The road trip is about 186.4 miles (300 km) and usually takes 03h 36m 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?
Evant is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.3 miles from Austin and 93.1 miles from Oak Trail Shores.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 153.6 miles (247.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.8 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:48 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.87 one way or $49.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Austin and Partly Sunny near Oak Trail Shores.
Stop Ideas Near Evant
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Evant.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Austin and Oak Trail Shores. Straight-line distance: 153.59 mi (247.18 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 Oak Trail Shores
Census designated place
| Population | 2,755 |
| Coordinates | 32.4887500, -97.8342000 |
| Altitude | 247 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oak Trail Shores (-97.8342, 32.48875)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 300 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 19m |
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 | $24.87 | $49.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $27.98 | $55.96 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $30.21 | $60.42 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $26.27 | $52.55 |
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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