How far is Burkburnett, TX from Austin, TX?
The driving distance from Burkburnett, TX to Austin, TX is about 300.1 miles (483 km), with a travel time of about 04h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 269.1 miles (433 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 53m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Johnson County, Texas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Burkburnett and Austin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burkburnett and Austin.
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Start on East 3rd Street
21 m · 9 sec · East 3rd Street
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Turn left onto North Avenue D
1.1 km · 1 min · North Avenue D
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Continue on Sheppard Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Sheppard Road
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Continue on South Red River Expressway
1013 ft · 20 sec · South Red River Expressway
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Take the ramp straight toward I 44 West, US 277 South, US 281 South: Wichita Falls
707 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Red River Expressway
2.7 mi · 3 min · South Red River Expressway
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Continue on Central Freeway
9.5 mi · 10 min · Central Freeway
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Continue on Lloyd Ruby Overpass
1.4 km · 1 min · Lloyd Ruby Overpass
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Continue on Central East Freeway
1.4 km · 1 min · Central East Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Central East Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway
96.6 mi · 1 hr 44 min · Central East Freeway
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Continue straight
4.6 mi · 5 min
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Merge slight left onto North Freeway
4.5 mi · 5 min · North Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 35W Express Toll South
2952 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto I 35W TEXpress
4 mi · 4 min · I 35W TEXpress
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Merge slight right onto North South Freeway
84.6 mi · 1 hr 28 min · North 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 Burkburnett and Austin.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Central East Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway
96.6 mi · 01h 44m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Burkburnett 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 Burkburnett to Austin?
The road trip is about 300.1 miles (483 km) and usually takes 04h 56m 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?
Alvarado is a useful midpoint, sitting about 158.3 miles from Burkburnett and 141.8 miles from Austin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 269.1 miles (433 km), while the road route adds roughly 31 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 7:06 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.02 one way or $80.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Burkburnett and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Austin.
Stop Ideas Near Alvarado
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 Alvarado.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Burkburnett and Austin. Straight-line distance: 269.06 mi (433.01 km).
#1 Burkburnett
City in Wichita County, Texas, United States
| Population | 11,405 |
| Coordinates | 34.0978700, -98.5706100 |
| Altitude | 323 |
| 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: 483 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 44m |
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 | $40.02 | $80.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $45.03 | $90.06 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $48.62 | $97.24 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $42.29 | $84.57 |
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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