How far is Austin, TX from West Tawakoni, TX?
The driving distance from Austin, TX to West Tawakoni, TX is about 240.7 miles (387.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 207.6 miles (334.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 56m 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 04h 28m.
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 McLennan County, Texas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Austin and West Tawakoni.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Austin and West Tawakoni.
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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 right to continue on I 35E: Dallas
47.5 mi · 49 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Shreveport
2359 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
11.9 mi · 13 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
17.9 mi · 19 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 148
1529 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left onto FM 148
2.2 mi · 3 min · FM 148
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Turn right onto West Moore Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Moore Avenue
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Turn left onto North Rockwall Avenue
707 ft · 20 sec · North Rockwall Avenue
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Turn right onto West High Street
2370 ft · 1 min · West High Street
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Turn left onto State Highway 34 North
14.6 mi · 22 min · State Highway 34 North
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Turn slight right
63 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto East Quinlan Parkway
4.6 mi · 7 min · East Quinlan Parkway
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Continue on West State Highway 276
2934 ft · 52 sec · West State Highway 276
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Turn right onto Mays Lane
1 mi · 3 min · Mays Lane
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Turn left onto East Rabbit Cove Road
2892 ft · 1 min · East Rabbit Cove Road
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Turn left onto Lake Country Road
1659 ft · 1 min · Lake Country Road
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Turn left
27 m · 4 sec
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Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Austin and West Tawakoni.
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.
Sunny leaving Austin and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near West Tawakoni.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Austin to West Tawakoni?
The road trip is about 240.7 miles (387.3 km) and usually takes 04h 28m 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?
West is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120.5 miles from Austin and 120.2 miles from West Tawakoni.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 207.6 miles (334.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.1 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 8:04 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.08 one way or $64.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Austin and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near West Tawakoni.
Stop Ideas Near West
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Historic City Hall
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West.
Waco, TX
McGregor
Cleburne
Temple
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Austin and West Tawakoni. Straight-line distance: 207.62 mi (334.13 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 West Tawakoni
City in Hunt County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,994 |
| Coordinates | 32.8937300, -96.0294100 |
| Altitude | 139 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Tawakoni (-96.02941, 32.89373)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 387 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 00m |
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 | $32.08 | $64.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $36.10 | $72.20 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $38.98 | $77.96 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $33.90 | $67.80 |
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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