How far is Austin, TX from Sherwood Shores, TX?
The driving distance from Austin, TX to Sherwood Shores, TX is about 281.7 miles (453.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 253.6 miles (408.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 00m 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.
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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 05h 00m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Austin and Sherwood Shores.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Austin and Sherwood Shores.
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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
28.7 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 82: Wichita Falls, Sherman
751 ft · 18 sec
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Turn straight onto North Interstate 35
1.2 km · 1 min · North Interstate 35
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Turn right onto Summitt Avenue
12.6 mi · 15 min · Summitt Avenue
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Continue on Highway 82
1.8 mi · 2 min · Highway 82
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Take the exit slight right toward US 377: Union Street, Madill
1813 ft · 58 sec
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Turn left onto Highway 377 North
1.3 km · 1 min · Highway 377 North
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Continue on US Highway 377
12.8 mi · 14 min · US Highway 377
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Turn right onto Hillcrest Circle
1.3 km · 2 min · Hillcrest Circle
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hillcrest Circle
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Austin and Sherwood Shores.
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.
Rain Showers leaving Austin and Mostly Sunny near Sherwood Shores.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Austin to Sherwood Shores?
The road trip is about 281.7 miles (453.3 km) and usually takes 05h 00m 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?
Itasca is a useful midpoint, sitting about 141.1 miles from Austin and 140.6 miles from Sherwood Shores.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 253.6 miles (408.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.1 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 7:00 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.26 one way or $70.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Austin and Mostly Sunny near Sherwood Shores.
Stop Ideas Near Itasca
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Historic City Hall
Milford City Hall, Police Station, Municipal Court
Town Hall Estates Hillsboro
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Itasca.
Cleburne
Fort Worth Central Station
Waco, TX
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Austin and Sherwood Shores. Straight-line distance: 253.56 mi (408.07 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 Sherwood Shores
Sherwood Shores is a place in Texas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.8523200, -96.8177800 |
| Altitude | 219 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sherwood Shores (-96.81778, 33.85232)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 453 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 30m |
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 | $3.55 | $35.26 | $70.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.06 | $40.37 | $80.73 |
| Premium | $4.44 | $44.12 | $88.25 |
| Diesel | $5.65 | $56.17 | $112.34 |
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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