How far is Austin, TX from Roscoe, TX?

The driving distance from Austin, TX to Roscoe, TX is about 260 miles (418.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 223.3 miles (359.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 41m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
259.97 mi
04h 50m
Flight
223.3 mi
359.36 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
223.3 mi
Kilometers
359.36 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
259.97 mi
Kilometers
418.38 km
Drive Time
04h 50m

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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 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roscoe
Thu, Apr 23, 5:25 AM CDT
Return by in Austin
Thu, Apr 23, 10:16 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Austin
2026-04-23T00:35
Arrive Roscoe
Thu, Apr 23, 5:25 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:51 AM to 12:51 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:18 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Austin
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Early
TX

City

From Austin
130.1 mi
02h 25m
To Roscoe
129.9 mi
02h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
90°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    4 mi · 5 min · Purple Heart Trail

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 183 North: Lampasas

    1.4 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    11.3 mi · 13 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    14.6 mi · 15 min

  11. 11

    Continue on North US Highway 183

    35.7 mi · 39 min · North US Highway 183

  12. 12

    Continue on South Key Avenue

    2.3 mi · 5 min · South Key Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on North US Highway 281

    965 ft · 15 sec · North US Highway 281

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on North US Highway 183

    36.9 mi · 40 min · North US Highway 183

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left

    30.4 mi · 35 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Early Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Early Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on East Commerce Street

    22 mi · 25 min · East Commerce Street

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Wallis Avenue

    7.2 mi · 8 min · Wallis Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East Walnut Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street

  20. 20

    Continue on West Walnut Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Walnut Street

  21. 21

    Continue on State Highway 153

    69 mi · 1 hr 14 min · State Highway 153

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 153

    6 m · 1 sec · State Highway 153

  23. 23

    Turn right onto State Highway 70

    10.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 70

  24. 24

    Continue on Lamar Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Lamar Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Northwest Georgia Avenue

    670 ft · 17 sec · Northwest Georgia Avenue

  26. 26

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West: Midland

    104 m · 8 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left

    6 mi · 6 min

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock

    1721 ft · 20 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight left

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  30. 30

    Turn left onto North Cypress Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Cypress Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cypress Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
31 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North US Highway 183
72.6 mi · 28%
State Highway 153
69 mi · 27%
US 183 North
26.7 mi · 10%
East Commerce Street
22 mi · 8%
State Highway 70
10.4 mi · 4%
Wallis Avenue
7.2 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 50m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.7 mi
223.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Early
02h 25m from Austin
Leave By
7:18 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Austin and Partly Sunny near Roscoe.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 260 miles (418.4 km) and usually takes 04h 50m 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?

Early is a useful midpoint, sitting about 130.1 miles from Austin and 129.9 miles from Roscoe.

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

The direct path is about 223.3 miles (359.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.65 one way or $69.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Austin and Partly Sunny near Roscoe.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Austin and Roscoe. Straight-line distance: 223.3 mi (359.36 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
Roscoe

#2 Roscoe

City in Nolan County, Texas, United States

Population1,305
Coordinates32.4459500, -100.5387200
Altitude728
CountryUnited States
Start: Austin (-97.74306, 30.26715)
End: Roscoe (-100.53872, 32.44595)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 418 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.17 gal
34.73 L · about $34.65
Round trip
$69.31
18.34 gal · 69.46 L
Estimated CO2
81.5 kg one way
Round trip: 163 kg / 359 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $34.65 $69.31
Mid-grade $4.25 $38.99 $77.98
Premium $4.59 $42.10 $84.20
Diesel $3.99 $36.62 $73.23

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 Roscoe. The current time is 00:35:02.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.