How far is Austin, TX from Springtown, TX?
The driving distance from Austin, TX to Springtown, TX is about 215.4 miles (346.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 186.5 miles (300.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 50m 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 55m.
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.
City in Texas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Austin and Springtown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Austin and Springtown.
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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
50.4 mi · 53 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 30 West: Abilene
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 199: Henderson Street
1749 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Henderson Street
70 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight right
99 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto Henderson Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Henderson Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Wind Roundabout
48 m · 3 sec · North Henderson Street
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Exit the rotary onto North Henderson Street
2453 ft · 1 min · North Henderson Street
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Continue on Jacksboro Highway
4.5 mi · 8 min · Jacksboro Highway
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Continue on Lake Worth Boulevard
2 mi · 4 min · Lake Worth Boulevard
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Take the exit straight toward Jacksboro Highway
9.1 mi · 10 min · Jacksboro Highway
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Continue on Northwest Parkway
9.1 mi · 11 min · Northwest Parkway
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1067 ft · 20 sec · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Austin and Springtown.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Austin and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Springtown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Austin to Springtown?
The road trip is about 215.4 miles (346.6 km) and usually takes 03h 55m 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?
Northcrest is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.9 miles from Austin and 107.5 miles from Springtown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 186.5 miles (300.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.9 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 9:10 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.72 one way or $57.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Austin and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Springtown.
Stop Ideas Near Northcrest
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 Northcrest.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Austin and Springtown. Straight-line distance: 186.5 mi (300.15 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 Springtown
City in Texas, United States of America
| Population | 2,811 |
| Coordinates | 32.9659600, -97.6836400 |
| Altitude | 262 |
| Country | United States |
End: Springtown (-97.68364, 32.96596)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 347 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 41m |
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 | $28.72 | $57.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $32.32 | $64.63 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $34.89 | $69.78 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $30.35 | $60.69 |
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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