How far is Canutillo, TX from Austin, TX?
The driving distance from Canutillo, TX to Austin, TX is about 595.3 miles (958.1 km), with a travel time of about 09h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 536.1 miles (862.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 09h 15m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Upton County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Canutillo and Austin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Canutillo and Austin.
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Start on Doniphan Drive
5 mi · 8 min · Doniphan Drive
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Turn left onto North Mesa Street
2840 ft · 55 sec · North Mesa Street
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Turn right onto South Desert Boulevard
1367 ft · 27 sec · South Desert Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 East
1331 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
1729 ft · 25 sec · Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
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Continue straight
174.8 mi · 2 hr 53 min
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Keep slight right
290.2 mi · 4 hr 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 290 East: Fredericksburg
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue on US Highway 290
39 mi · 42 min · US Highway 290
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Continue on West Main Street
3.5 mi · 8 min · West Main Street
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Continue on East US Highway 290
27.2 mi · 31 min · East US Highway 290
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Continue on West Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Take the exit slight right
724 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto South US Highway 281
5.4 mi · 6 min · South US Highway 281
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Turn slight left onto East US Highway 290
30.9 mi · 38 min · East US Highway 290
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Continue on West US Highway 290
1424 ft · 18 sec · West US Highway 290
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Take the exit slight left
892 ft · 22 sec
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Continue on West US Highway 290
2 mi · 2 min · West US Highway 290
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Continue straight
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Loop 1 North
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto South Mopac Expressway
4 mi · 5 min · South Mopac Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward 5th Street, Lake Austin Boulevard, Cesar Chavez Street
659 ft · 12 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on West 5th Street, Lake Austin Boulevard
775 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on 5th Street
37 m · 2 sec
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Turn straight onto West 5th Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · West 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 Canutillo and Austin.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
Keep slight right
290 mi · 04h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Canutillo and Sunny near Austin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Canutillo to Austin?
The road trip is about 595.3 miles (958.1 km) and usually takes 09h 15m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
McCamey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 294.8 miles from Canutillo and 300.5 miles from Austin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 536.1 miles (862.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.2 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 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $79.40 one way or $158.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 186.7 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Canutillo and Austin, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Canutillo and Sunny near Austin.
Stop Ideas Near McCamey
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 McCamey.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Canutillo and Austin. Straight-line distance: 536.08 mi (862.73 km).
#1 Canutillo
Census designated place
| Population | 6,321 |
| Coordinates | 31.9114900, -106.6002700 |
| Altitude | 1150 |
| 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: 958 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 19h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 14h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 25m |
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 | $79.40 | $158.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $89.33 | $178.67 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $96.46 | $192.91 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $83.89 | $167.79 |
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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