How far is Austin, TX from Sparks, TX?
The driving distance from Austin, TX to Sparks, TX is about 63.8 miles (102.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51.1 miles (82.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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 01h 13m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Austin and Sparks.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Austin and Sparks.
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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
47.3 mi · 51 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 2268, FM 2843: Holland, Florence
1637 ft · 32 sec
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Continue on South I-35 Frontage Road
1.3 km · 1 min · South I-35 Frontage Road
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Turn right onto FM 2268
8.6 mi · 10 min · FM 2268
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Continue on Josephine Street
3049 ft · 1 min · Josephine Street
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Turn right onto North Austin Street
116 m · 16 sec · North Austin Street
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Turn left onto West Travis Street
986 ft · 33 sec · West Travis Street
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Turn left onto North Franklin Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Franklin Street
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Continue on State Highway 95
3.2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 95
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Highway 95
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Austin and Sparks.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Purple Heart Trail
Keep slight right to continue on Purple Heart Trail
47.3 mi · 00h 51m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Austin and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Sparks.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Austin to Sparks?
The road trip is about 63.8 miles (102.6 km) and usually takes 01h 13m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Serenada is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.9 miles from Austin and 31.8 miles from Sparks.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51.1 miles (82.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:04 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.81 one way or $15.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Austin and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Sparks.
Stop Ideas Near Serenada
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 Serenada.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Austin and Sparks. Straight-line distance: 51.07 mi (82.19 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 Sparks
Sparks is a place in Texas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.9285200, -97.3597200 |
| Altitude | 143 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sparks (-97.35972, 30.92852)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 103 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 47m |
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 | $3.47 | $7.81 | $15.61 |
| Mid-grade | $3.96 | $8.90 | $17.81 |
| Premium | $4.34 | $9.76 | $19.52 |
| Diesel | $5.58 | $12.56 | $25.11 |
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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