How far is Austin, TX from Sparks, TX?
The driving distance from Austin, TX to Sparks, TX is about 559.5 miles (900.5 km), with a travel time of about 09h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 512.5 miles (824.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving 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 09h 22m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Pecos County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
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
127 m · 16 sec · East 5th Street
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Turn left onto Brazos Street
109 m · 23 sec · Brazos Street
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Turn left onto East 6th Street
1.9 mi · 5 min · East 6th Street
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Turn left onto Atlanta Street
71 m · 7 sec · Atlanta Street
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Take the ramp straight toward Loop 1 South
1065 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Mopac Expressway
3.9 mi · 5 min · South Mopac Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 290 West, TX 71 West: Johnson City, Llano
1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 290 West, TX 71 West
97 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left
3.7 mi · 4 min
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Continue on West US Highway 290 Frontage Rd
136 m · 6 sec · West US Highway 290 Frontage Rd
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Continue on West US 290 Frontage Rd
1525 ft · 24 sec · West US 290 Frontage Rd
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Turn straight onto West US 290 Bypass Lanes
2551 ft · 33 sec · West US 290 Bypass Lanes
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Continue on West US Highway 290
115 m · 5 sec · West US Highway 290
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Continue on West US Highway 290
30.4 mi · 37 min · West US Highway 290
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Merge slight left onto South US Highway 281
5.4 mi · 6 min · South US Highway 281
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Continue on West US Highway 290
27.2 mi · 31 min · West US Highway 290
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Continue on East Main Street
3.5 mi · 7 min · East Main Street
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Continue on West US Highway 290
39 mi · 43 min · West US Highway 290
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Take the exit straight toward I 10 West: Fort Stockton
2748 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
439.2 mi · 6 hr 53 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 1281: Horizon City, Socorro
977 ft · 24 sec
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Continue on Gateway Boulevard West
1075 ft · 22 sec · Gateway Boulevard West
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Keep slight right to continue on Gateway Boulevard West
1181 ft · 28 sec · Gateway Boulevard West
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Turn right onto Horizon Boulevard
1174 ft · 29 sec · Horizon Boulevard
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Turn left onto Peyton Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Peyton Road
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Turn right onto Grand River Drive
120 m · 16 sec · Grand River Drive
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Turn left onto Wake Forest Lane
56 m · 8 sec · Wake Forest Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wake Forest Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Austin and Sparks.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 10 West
Merge slight left
439 mi · 06h 53m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Austin and Mostly Clear 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 559.5 miles (900.5 km) and usually takes 09h 22m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Iraan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 279.3 miles from Austin and 280.2 miles from Sparks.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 512.5 miles (824.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 47 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $75.78 one way or $151.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 175.4 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Austin and Sparks, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Austin and Mostly Clear near Sparks.
Stop Ideas Near Iraan
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 Iraan.
Sanderson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Austin and Sparks. Straight-line distance: 512.5 mi (824.79 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
Located in El Paso County at an elevation of 3812 feet, this census-designated place lies in the Chihuahuan Desert of far West Texas, east of the city of El Paso.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 31.6726100, -106.2397000 |
| Altitude | 1162 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sparks (-106.2397, 31.67261)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 900 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 18h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 13h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 58m |
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 | $3.84 | $75.78 | $151.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $85.81 | $171.62 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $93.23 | $186.46 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $114.02 | $228.04 |
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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