How far is Austin, TX from Pinehurst, TX?

The driving distance from Austin, TX to Pinehurst, TX is about 137.9 miles (222 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 123.2 miles (198.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
137.95 mi
02h 49m
Flight
123.21 mi
198.28 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
123.21 mi
Kilometers
198.28 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
137.95 mi
Kilometers
222.01 km
Drive Time
02h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pinehurst
Thu, Apr 23, 12:29 AM CDT
Return by in Austin
Thu, Apr 23, 3:18 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Austin
2026-04-22T21:39
Arrive Pinehurst
Thu, Apr 23, 12:29 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Austin
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Carmine
TX

City in Fayette County, Texas, United States

From Austin
68.9 mi
01h 24m
To Pinehurst
69 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Austin and Pinehurst.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Austin and Pinehurst.

  1. 1

    Start on East 5th Street

    1836 ft · 52 sec · East 5th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Red River Street

    711 ft · 20 sec · Red River Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East 7th Street

    757 ft · 17 sec · East 7th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Interstate 35

    928 ft · 27 sec · North Interstate 35

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 North, US 290 East

    906 ft · 22 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    2985 ft · 42 sec · Purple Heart Trail

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Purple Heart Trail

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Purple Heart Trail

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 290 East: Houston

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Manor Expressway

    6.2 mi · 6 min · Manor Expressway

  10. 10

    Continue on East US Highway 290

    41.5 mi · 48 min · East US Highway 290

  11. 11

    Continue on West Austin Street

    32.9 mi · 37 min · West Austin Street

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 290 East, TX 36 South: Houston, Bellville

    1393 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 290 West

    23.3 mi · 26 min · US Highway 290 West

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 1488, FM 359: Brookshire, Magnolia

    2110 ft · 53 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto FM 1488

    4.1 mi · 6 min · FM 1488

  16. 16

    Turn left

    17.2 mi · 26 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Farm to Market Road 1774

    5.1 mi · 8 min · Farm to Market Road 1774

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Farm to Market Road 1774

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Austin and Pinehurst.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East US Highway 290
41.5 mi · 30%
West Austin Street
32.9 mi · 24%
US Highway 290 West
23.3 mi · 17%
Manor Expressway
6.18 mi · 4%
Farm to Market Road 1774
5.11 mi · 4%
FM 1488
4.49 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

East US Highway 290

Continue on East US Highway 290

41.5 mi · 00h 48m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.7 mi
123.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carmine
01h 24m from Austin
Leave By
12:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Austin and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pinehurst.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Austin to Pinehurst?

The road trip is about 137.9 miles (222 km) and usually takes 02h 49m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Carmine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.9 miles from Austin and 69 miles from Pinehurst.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 123.2 miles (198.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.40 one way or $36.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.3 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 Pinehurst.

Stop Ideas Near Carmine

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Carmine, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Carmine.

BUS

Bryan, TX

66 mi away
301 East 26th Street
BUS

Prairie View, TX

67 mi away
44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n
RAIL

Taylor

83 mi away
118 East First St.
RAIL

Austin

104 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Austin and Pinehurst. Straight-line distance: 123.21 mi (198.28 km).

Austin

#1 Austin

The eleventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the Austin metropolitan area.

Population995,484
Coordinates30.2671500, -97.7430600
Altitude149
CountryUnited States
Pinehurst

#2 Pinehurst

Census designated place

Population1,959
Coordinates30.1710500, -95.6824500
Altitude68
CountryUnited States
Start: Austin (-97.74306, 30.26715)
End: Pinehurst (-95.68245, 30.17105)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 222 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.87 gal
18.43 L · about $18.40
Round trip
$36.81
9.74 gal · 36.86 L
Estimated CO2
43.3 kg one way
Round trip: 86.6 kg / 191 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $18.40 $36.81
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.71 $41.41
Premium $4.59 $22.36 $44.72
Diesel $3.99 $19.45 $38.89

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Austin and Pinehurst. The current time is 21:39:50.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.