How far is Austin, TX from Pilot Point, TX?
The driving distance from Austin, TX to Pilot Point, TX is about 244.9 miles (394.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 221 miles (355.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 55m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 27m.
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.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Austin and Pilot Point.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Austin and Pilot Point.
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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
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Loop 288
1480 ft · 32 sec
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Turn straight onto North Interstate 35
1.1 km · 60 sec · North Interstate 35
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Take the ramp slight right toward Loop 288 East
597 ft · 9 sec
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Continue straight
1319 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Loop 288
3.3 mi · 4 min · North Loop 288
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 428: Denton, Aubrey
1866 ft · 53 sec
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Turn left onto East Sherman Drive
10.6 mi · 16 min · East Sherman Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left
3.7 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto South Washington Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Washington Street
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Turn right onto West Liberty Street
69 m · 10 sec · West Liberty Street
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Turn left onto South Jefferson Street
54 m · 4 sec · South Jefferson Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Jefferson Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Austin and Pilot Point.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Austin and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pilot Point.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Austin to Pilot Point?
The road trip is about 244.9 miles (394.1 km) and usually takes 04h 27m 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 122.7 miles from Austin and 122.2 miles from Pilot Point.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 221 miles (355.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.9 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 8:04 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.65 one way or $65.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Austin and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pilot Point.
Stop Ideas Near Abbott
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Historic City Hall
West City Hall
Town Hall Estates Hillsboro
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 Pilot Point. Straight-line distance: 221.04 mi (355.73 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 Pilot Point
City in Alaska
| Population | 4,673 |
| Coordinates | 33.3965000, -96.9605600 |
| Altitude | 220 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pilot Point (-96.96056, 33.3965)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 394 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 03m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.78 | $32.65 | $65.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $36.74 | $73.47 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $39.67 | $79.33 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $34.50 | $69.00 |
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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