How far is Azle, TX from Austin, TX?
The driving distance from Azle, TX to Austin, TX is about 212.8 miles (342.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 181.9 miles (292.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 58m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 29m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in McLennan County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Azle and Austin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Azle and Austin.
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Start on Locust Street
43 m · 11 sec · Locust Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1863 ft · 45 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto North Stewart Street
637 ft · 23 sec · North Stewart Street
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Turn right onto Southeast Parkway Street
109 m · 7 sec · Southeast Parkway Street
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Take the ramp straight toward TX 199 East
124 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jacksboro Highway
8.3 mi · 9 min · Jacksboro Highway
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Continue on Lake Worth Boulevard
1.2 km · 1 min · Lake Worth Boulevard
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Continue on Lake Worth Boulevard
1.2 km · 1 min · Lake Worth Boulevard
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Continue on Lake Worth Boulevard
2904 ft · 53 sec · Lake Worth Boulevard
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Continue on Jacksboro Highway
4.5 mi · 7 min · Jacksboro Highway
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Continue on North Henderson Street
2422 ft · 1 min · North Henderson Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Wind Roundabout
34 m · 2 sec · North Henderson Street
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Exit the rotary onto North Henderson Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Henderson Street
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Turn left onto West Lancaster Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · West Lancaster Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on East Lancaster Avenue
1384 ft · 27 sec · East Lancaster Avenue
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Turn right onto South Freeway
28 m · 2 sec · South Freeway
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Take the ramp straight toward I 35W South
667 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Freeway
83.9 mi · 1 hr 27 min · South Freeway
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Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.6 mi · 8 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
37.9 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight left
55.8 mi · 59 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Purple Heart Trail
2.4 mi · 3 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward 8th–3rd Streets, Huston-Tillotson University
1096 ft · 27 sec
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Turn straight onto North Interstate 35
948 ft · 27 sec · North Interstate 35
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Turn right onto East 6th Street
2578 ft · 1 min · East 6th Street
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Turn left onto Congress Avenue
109 m · 18 sec · Congress Avenue
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Turn left onto East 5th Street
8 m · 1 sec · East 5th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 5th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Azle and Austin.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
South Freeway
Merge slight left onto South Freeway
83.9 mi · 01h 27m
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 Azle and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Austin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Azle to Austin?
The road trip is about 212.8 miles (342.5 km) and usually takes 03h 29m 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?
Bellmead is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.1 miles from Azle and 109.7 miles from Austin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 181.9 miles (292.8 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 10:02 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.38 one way or $56.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Azle and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Austin.
Stop Ideas Near Bellmead
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bellmead.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Azle and Austin. Straight-line distance: 181.94 mi (292.81 km).
#1 Azle
City in Tarrant County, Texas, United States
| Population | 13,607 |
| Coordinates | 32.8951300, -97.5458600 |
| Altitude | 217 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: East 5th Street (-97.743073, 30.267115)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 343 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 39m |
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 | $28.38 | $56.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $31.93 | $63.87 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $34.48 | $68.96 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $29.99 | $59.97 |
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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