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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
300.1 mi
04h 56m
Flight
269.06 mi
433.01 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
269.06 mi
Kilometers
433.01 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
300.1 mi
Kilometers
482.97 km
Drive Time
04h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Austin
Thu, Apr 23, 2:55 AM CDT
Return by in Burkburnett
Thu, Apr 23, 7:52 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Burkburnett
2026-04-22T21:58
Arrive Austin
Thu, Apr 23, 2:55 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:57 AM to 12:57 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:06 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Burkburnett
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Alvarado
TX

City in Johnson County, Texas, USA

From Burkburnett
158.3 mi
02h 28m
To Austin
141.8 mi
02h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 20 mph SSE
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on East 3rd Street

    21 m · 9 sec · East 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Avenue D

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Avenue D

  3. 3

    Continue on Sheppard Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Sheppard Road

  4. 4

    Continue on South Red River Expressway

    1013 ft · 20 sec · South Red River Expressway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 44 West, US 277 South, US 281 South: Wichita Falls

    707 ft · 17 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto South Red River Expressway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · South Red River Expressway

  7. 7

    Continue on Central Freeway

    9.5 mi · 10 min · Central Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on Lloyd Ruby Overpass

    1.4 km · 1 min · Lloyd Ruby Overpass

  9. 9

    Continue on Central East Freeway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Central East Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Central East Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway

    96.6 mi · 1 hr 44 min · Central East Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    4.6 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto North Freeway

    4.5 mi · 5 min · North Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left toward I 35W Express Toll South

    2952 ft · 33 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto I 35W TEXpress

    4 mi · 4 min · I 35W TEXpress

  16. 16

    Merge slight right onto North South Freeway

    84.6 mi · 1 hr 28 min · North South Freeway

  17. 17

    Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

  18. 18

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    37.9 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    55.8 mi · 59 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Purple Heart Trail

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Purple Heart Trail

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward 8th–3rd Streets, Huston-Tillotson University

    1096 ft · 27 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto North Interstate 35

    948 ft · 27 sec · North Interstate 35

  23. 23

    Turn right onto East 6th Street

    2578 ft · 1 min · East 6th Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Congress Avenue

    109 m · 18 sec · Congress Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto East 5th Street

    8 m · 1 sec · East 5th Street

  26. 26

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
26 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Central East Freeway
104 mi · 35%
Purple Heart Trail
96.1 mi · 32%
North South Freeway
84.6 mi · 28%
Central Freeway
9.46 mi · 3%
North Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.63 mi · 2%
North Freeway
4.5 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31 mi
269.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alvarado
02h 28m from Burkburnett
Leave By
7:06 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Alvarado, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Alvarado.

RAIL

Cleburne

17 mi away
206 North Border St.
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

40 mi away
1001 Jones Street
RAIL

Union Station

56 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

56 mi away
205 South Lamar Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Burkburnett and Austin. Straight-line distance: 269.06 mi (433.01 km).

Burkburnett

#1 Burkburnett

City in Wichita County, Texas, United States

Population11,405
Coordinates34.0978700, -98.5706100
Altitude323
CountryUnited States
Austin

#2 Austin

The eleventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the Austin metropolitan area.

Population995,484
Coordinates30.2671500, -97.7430600
Altitude149
CountryUnited States
Start: East 3rd Street (-98.570641, 34.097931)
End: East 5th Street (-97.743073, 30.267115)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 483 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
10.59 gal
40.09 L · about $40.02
Round trip
$80.04
21.18 gal · 80.18 L
Estimated CO2
94.1 kg one way
Round trip: 188.2 kg / 415 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Texas · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Burkburnett and Austin. The current time is 21:58:28.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.