How far is Austin, TX from Redland, TX?
The driving distance from Austin, TX to Redland, TX is about 225.9 miles (363.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 195.7 miles (315 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 21m.
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.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Austin and Redland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Austin and Redland.
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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
79.2 mi · 1 hr 31 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
33 mi · 37 min
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Continue straight
11.6 mi · 12 min
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Turn left onto John Redditt Drive
1 km · 55 sec · John Redditt Drive
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Take the exit slight right
1558 ft · 34 sec
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Continue on Loop 287 Frontage Road
2373 ft · 47 sec · Loop 287 Frontage Road
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Take the ramp straight
631 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ellen Trout Drive
1.8 mi · 2 min · Ellen Trout Drive
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Take the exit slight right toward US 59 North, US 59 Business, FM 2021: Lufkin, Nacogdoches
771 ft · 19 sec
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Continue on US 59 North, US 59 Business, FM 2021: Lufkin, Nacogdoches
155 m · 24 sec
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Turn left onto North Timberland Drive
1418 ft · 26 sec · North Timberland Drive
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Take the ramp straight
1382 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Winston 8 Ranch Road
1.2 km · 3 min · Winston 8 Ranch Road
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Turn right
36 m · 5 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 Redland.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
East US Highway 290
Keep slight left
79.2 mi · 01h 31m
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 Patchy Fog near Redland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Austin to Redland?
The road trip is about 225.9 miles (363.6 km) and usually takes 04h 21m 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?
Kurten is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112.9 miles from Austin and 113.1 miles from Redland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 195.7 miles (315 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.2 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:16 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.54 one way or $57.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Austin and Patchy Fog near Redland.
Stop Ideas Near Kurten
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 Kurten.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Austin and Redland. Straight-line distance: 195.72 mi (314.98 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 Redland
Redland is a place in Texas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 31.4043500, -94.7213200 |
| Altitude | 104 |
| Country | United States |
End: Redland (-94.72132, 31.40435)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 364 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 49m |
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 | $3.58 | $28.54 | $57.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.09 | $32.63 | $65.26 |
| Premium | $4.47 | $35.64 | $71.28 |
| Diesel | $5.68 | $45.29 | $90.57 |
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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