How far is Austin, TX from Tenaha, TX?
The driving distance from Austin, TX to Tenaha, TX is about 268.1 miles (431.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 237.2 miles (381.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 28m 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 05h 14m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Austin and Tenaha.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Austin and Tenaha.
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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
29 mi · 34 min · East US Highway 290
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Take the exit slight right
726 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left
85 m · 13 sec
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Turn left
53.5 mi · 58 min
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Keep slight left
79.2 mi · 1 hr 31 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
33 mi · 37 min
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Turn left
20.9 mi · 31 min
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Turn left
1527 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southwest Stallings Drive
5.9 mi · 7 min · Southwest Stallings Drive
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Continue on North US Highway 59
32.9 mi · 38 min · North US Highway 59
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Turn right onto South Center Street
22 m · 2 sec · South Center Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Center Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Austin and Tenaha.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
East US Highway 290
Keep slight left
79.2 mi · 01h 31m
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 Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Tenaha.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Austin to Tenaha?
The road trip is about 268.1 miles (431.5 km) and usually takes 05h 14m 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?
Madisonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 134 miles from Austin and 134.1 miles from Tenaha.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 237.2 miles (381.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.9 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 6:32 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.75 one way or $71.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Austin and Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Tenaha.
Stop Ideas Near Madisonville
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 Madisonville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Austin and Tenaha. Straight-line distance: 237.18 mi (381.71 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 Tenaha
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,134 |
| Coordinates | 31.9437800, -94.2440900 |
| Altitude | 106 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tenaha (-94.24409, 31.94378)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 431 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 20m |
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 | $35.75 | $71.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $40.22 | $80.45 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $43.43 | $86.86 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $37.77 | $75.55 |
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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