How far is Austin, TX from Spring, TX?
The driving distance from Austin, TX to Spring, TX is about 156.2 miles (251.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 139.5 miles (224.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 02m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 01m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town in Washington County, Texas, US
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Austin and Spring.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Austin and Spring.
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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
2.9 mi · 4 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward US 290 East: Houston
2.5 mi · 4 min
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Continue on Manor Expressway
6.2 mi · 6 min · Manor Expressway
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Continue on East US Highway 290
41.5 mi · 48 min · East US Highway 290
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Continue on West Austin Street
32.9 mi · 37 min · West Austin Street
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Take the exit slight right toward US 290 East, TX 36 South: Houston, Bellville
1393 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 290 West
41.8 mi · 47 min · US Highway 290 West
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 99 Toll North, TX 99 Toll South: Grand Parkway
2269 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on TX 99 Toll North: Grand Parkway
3125 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto North Grand Parkway West
22.5 mi · 24 min · North Grand Parkway West
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Take the exit slight right toward Houston
1151 ft · 28 sec
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Turn straight onto North Grand Parkway West
2783 ft · 48 sec · North Grand Parkway West
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Continue on North Grand Parkway West
1206 ft · 24 sec · North Grand Parkway West
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Turn right onto Interstate 45 North Frontage Road
94 m · 6 sec · Interstate 45 North Frontage Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Spring Stuebner Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Spring Stuebner Road
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Continue on West Riley Fuzzel Road
939 ft · 24 sec · West Riley Fuzzel Road
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Turn right onto West Hardy Road
1712 ft · 40 sec · West Hardy Road
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Turn left onto East Noble Street
47 m · 9 sec · East Noble Street
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Turn right onto East Hardy Road
79 m · 11 sec · East Hardy Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Hardy Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Austin and Spring.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US Highway 290 West
Merge slight left onto US Highway 290 West
41.8 mi · 00h 47m
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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Spring.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Austin to Spring?
The road trip is about 156.2 miles (251.4 km) and usually takes 03h 01m 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?
Burton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78 miles from Austin and 78.2 miles from Spring.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 139.5 miles (224.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.7 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 10:58 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.82 one way or $41.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Austin and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Spring.
Stop Ideas Near Burton
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 Burton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Austin and Spring. Straight-line distance: 139.53 mi (224.55 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 Spring
Census-designated place in Harris County, Texas, United States
| Population | 54,298 |
| Coordinates | 30.0799400, -95.4171600 |
| Altitude | 37 |
| Country | United States |
End: Spring (-95.41716, 30.07994)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 251 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 56m |
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 | $20.82 | $41.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $23.43 | $46.86 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $25.30 | $50.59 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $22.00 | $44.00 |
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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