How far is Austin, TX from Plains, TX?
The driving distance from Austin, TX to Plains, TX is about 340 miles (547.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 293.4 miles (472.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 20m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 40m.
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 Plains.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Austin and Plains.
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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 left to continue on North US Highway 183
36.9 mi · 40 min · North US Highway 183
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At the end of the road, turn left
30.4 mi · 35 min
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Turn left onto Early Boulevard
1.7 mi · 2 min · Early Boulevard
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Continue on East Commerce Street
22 mi · 25 min · East Commerce Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Wallis Avenue
7.2 mi · 8 min · Wallis Avenue
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Turn right onto East Walnut Street
1.5 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street
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Continue on West Walnut Street
1 mi · 2 min · West Walnut Street
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Continue on State Highway 153
69 mi · 1 hr 14 min · State Highway 153
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Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 153
6 m · 1 sec · State Highway 153
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Turn right onto State Highway 70
10.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 70
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Continue on Lamar Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Lamar Street
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Turn left onto Northwest Georgia Avenue
670 ft · 17 sec · Northwest Georgia Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West: Midland
104 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left
6 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
1721 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left
28.6 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 180: Lamesa, Roby
1401 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left onto East US Highway 180
1325 ft · 23 sec · East US Highway 180
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Continue on East Roby Highway
2978 ft · 50 sec · East Roby Highway
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Continue on East Coliseum Drive
1.8 mi · 3 min · East Coliseum Drive
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Continue on 25th Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · 25th Street
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Continue on Lamesa Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · Lamesa Highway
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Continue on West Highway 180
13.6 mi · 20 min · West Highway 180
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Continue on US Highway 180
15.8 mi · 23 min · US Highway 180
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Continue on East Wasson Avenue
3039 ft · 53 sec · East Wasson Avenue
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Continue on US Highway 180
7.4 mi · 11 min · US Highway 180
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Turn right onto Farm to Market Road 1054
11.6 mi · 20 min · Farm to Market Road 1054
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Turn left onto County Road 139
32 m · 5 sec · County Road 139
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road 139
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Austin and Plains.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
State Highway 153
Continue on State Highway 153
69 mi · 01h 14m
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.
Sunny leaving Austin and Sunny near Plains.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Austin to Plains?
The road trip is about 340 miles (547.1 km) and usually takes 06h 40m 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?
Coleman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 170 miles from Austin and 169.9 miles from Plains.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 293.4 miles (472.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.6 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 $45.35 one way or $90.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 106.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Austin and Sunny near Plains.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Austin and Plains. Straight-line distance: 293.44 mi (472.24 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 Plains
Town in Texas, United States
| Population | 1,655 |
| Coordinates | 32.9123200, -101.6445900 |
| Altitude | 901 |
| Country | United States |
End: Plains (-101.64459, 32.91232)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 547 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 14m |
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 | $45.35 | $90.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $51.02 | $102.05 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $55.09 | $110.18 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $47.92 | $95.83 |
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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