How far is Austin, TX from Onalaska, TX?
The driving distance from Austin, TX to Onalaska, TX is about 185.5 miles (298.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 160.7 miles (258.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 16m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 38m.
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.
City in Collin County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Austin and Onalaska.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Austin and Onalaska.
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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
2.9 mi · 4 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward US 290 East: Houston
2.5 mi · 4 min
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Continue on Manor Expressway
6.2 mi · 6 min · Manor Expressway
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Continue on East US Highway 290
29 mi · 34 min · East US Highway 290
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Take the exit slight right
726 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left
85 m · 13 sec
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Turn left
53.5 mi · 58 min
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Keep slight left
5.5 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto West William J Bryan Parkway
1.6 km · 2 min · West William J Bryan Parkway
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Continue on East William J Bryan Parkway
2.2 mi · 4 min · East William J Bryan Parkway
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Continue on Boonville Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Boonville Road
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Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 158
1.2 km · 1 min · Farm-to-Market Road 158
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Continue straight
49.1 mi · 58 min
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Continue straight
27.5 mi · 31 min
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Turn right
2173 ft · 60 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 Onalaska.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
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53.5 mi · 00h 58m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Austin and Sunny near Onalaska.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Austin to Onalaska?
The road trip is about 185.5 miles (298.6 km) and usually takes 03h 38m 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?
Parker is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.7 miles from Austin and 92.8 miles from Onalaska.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 160.7 miles (258.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.8 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 9:44 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.75 one way or $49.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Austin and Sunny near Onalaska.
Stop Ideas Near Parker
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 Parker.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Austin and Onalaska. Straight-line distance: 160.68 mi (258.59 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 Onalaska
City in Polk County, Texas, United States
| Population | 3,167 |
| Coordinates | 30.8057500, -95.1163300 |
| Altitude | 54 |
| Country | United States |
End: Onalaska (-95.11633, 30.80575)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 299 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 18m |
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 | $24.75 | $49.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $27.85 | $55.70 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $30.07 | $60.14 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $26.15 | $52.31 |
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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