How far is Austin, TX from Southlake, TX?
The driving distance from Austin, TX to Southlake, TX is about 207.6 miles (334.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 188.2 miles (302.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 38m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 49m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in McLennan County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Austin and Southlake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Austin and Southlake.
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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
52.1 mi · 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 121 North, US 377 North: DFW Airport, Belknap Street
1325 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Airport Freeway
8.2 mi · 10 min · Airport Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Airport Freeway
1.3 km · 59 sec · Airport Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 3029 North: Precinct Line Road, Hurstview Drive
2868 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Airport Freeway
573 ft · 14 sec · Airport Freeway
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Turn left onto Precinct Line Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Precinct Line Road
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Turn slight right onto Grapevine Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Grapevine Highway
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Continue on Colleyville Boulevard
4.2 mi · 7 min · Colleyville Boulevard
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Continue on Ira E Woods Avenue
1134 ft · 23 sec · Ira E Woods Avenue
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Turn left onto Brumlow Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Brumlow Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Carroll Avenue
31 m · 2 sec · South Carroll Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto South Carroll Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · South Carroll Avenue
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Turn left onto East Southlake Boulevard
70 m · 10 sec · East Southlake Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Southlake Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Austin and Southlake.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Austin and Mostly Cloudy near Southlake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Austin to Southlake?
The road trip is about 207.6 miles (334.1 km) and usually takes 03h 49m 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?
Bellmead is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104 miles from Austin and 103.6 miles from Southlake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 188.2 miles (302.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.4 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 9:22 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.70 one way or $55.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Austin and Mostly Cloudy near Southlake.
Stop Ideas Near Bellmead
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Riesel City Hall
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Robinson City Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bellmead.
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McGregor
Temple
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Austin and Southlake. Straight-line distance: 188.2 mi (302.88 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 Southlake
City in Tarrant County, Texas, United States
| Population | 32,280 |
| Coordinates | 32.9412400, -97.1341800 |
| Altitude | 195 |
| Country | United States |
End: Southlake (-97.13418, 32.94124)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 334 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 35m |
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 | $27.70 | $55.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $31.17 | $62.33 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $33.65 | $67.30 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $29.27 | $58.54 |
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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