How far is Crosbyton, TX from Austin, TX?

The driving distance from Crosbyton, TX to Austin, TX is about 364.2 miles (586.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 311.3 miles (501 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 57m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
364.24 mi
05h 58m
Flight
311.28 mi
500.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
311.28 mi
Kilometers
500.96 km
Flight Time
00h 37m

Driving Distance

Road route
364.24 mi
Kilometers
586.19 km
Drive Time
05h 58m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Austin
Sun, May 31, 9:35 AM CDT
Return by in Crosbyton
Sun, May 31, 3:34 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Crosbyton
2026-05-31T03:36
Arrive Austin
Sun, May 31, 9:35 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:59 AM to 1:59 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
5:02 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Crosbyton
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
Novice
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Crosbyton
186 mi
02h 59m
To Austin
178.2 mi
02h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
96°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
93°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Crosbyton and Austin.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Crosbyton and Austin.

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    1091 ft · 25 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on US Highway 82

    24.1 mi · 25 min · US Highway 82

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right

    126 m · 11 sec

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Highway 70

    10 mi · 15 min · Highway 70

  5. 5

    Continue on West Hill Street

    4.9 mi · 7 min · West Hill Street

  6. 6

    Turn right

    19.9 mi · 22 min

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 380

    5.6 mi · 6 min · US Highway 380

  8. 8

    Turn sharp right onto South State Highway 70

    25.2 mi · 25 min · South State Highway 70

  9. 9

    Continue on North Cleveland Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Cleveland Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on South Cleveland Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Cleveland Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 70 North

    8.4 mi · 9 min · State Highway 70 North

  12. 12

    Continue on North Concho Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Concho Street

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 70 South

    16.8 mi · 18 min · State Highway 70 South

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Bluebonnet Drive

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Bluebonnet Drive

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Broadway Street

    1135 ft · 19 sec · East Broadway Street

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 20 West: Midland

    531 ft · 13 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 West: Midland

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward SH 70 South, SH 70 Business: Sweetwater, San Angelo

    804 ft · 23 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Northeast Georgia Avenue

    1644 ft · 42 sec · Northeast Georgia Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Lamar Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Lamar Street

  21. 21

    Continue on State Highway 70

    10.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 70

  22. 22

    Turn left onto State Highway 153

    69 mi · 1 hr 14 min · State Highway 153

  23. 23

    Continue on West Walnut Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Walnut Street

  24. 24

    Continue on East Walnut Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn left

    9.4 mi · 11 min

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    21.5 mi · 25 min

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Garmon Drive

    1.3 mi · 1 min · Garmon Drive

  28. 28

    Continue on US Highway 84 East

    29.2 mi · 33 min · US Highway 84 East

  29. 29

    Turn right

    22.2 mi · 25 min

  30. 30

    Continue straight

    14.8 mi · 15 min

  31. 31

    Merge slight left onto North US Highway 281

    79 m · 4 sec · North US Highway 281

  32. 32

    Continue on North Key Avenue

    2.3 mi · 5 min · North Key Avenue

  33. 33

    Continue on South US Highway 183

    35.3 mi · 38 min · South US Highway 183

  34. 34

    Continue straight

    2151 ft · 30 sec

  35. 35

    Keep slight left to continue on 183A Toll Road

    14.3 mi · 14 min · 183A Toll Road

  36. 36

    Continue straight

    7.5 mi · 9 min

  37. 37

    Take the exit slight right toward Loop 1: Mopac Boulevard

    2127 ft · 52 sec

  38. 38

    Keep slight right to continue on Loop 1 South: Mopac Boulevard South

    2119 ft · 52 sec

  39. 39

    Merge slight left onto North Mopac Expressway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · North Mopac Expressway

  40. 40

    Take the exit slight left toward Express 1 Toll

    129 m · 10 sec

  41. 41

    Merge slight left

    3.9 mi · 4 min

  42. 42

    Take the exit slight right

    1.1 km · 1 min

  43. 43

    Keep slight left to continue on West 5th Street

    1602 ft · 39 sec

  44. 44

    Turn straight onto West 5th Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West 5th Street

  45. 45

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 5th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Crosbyton 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
45 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 153
69 mi · 19%
US Highway 84 East
44 mi · 12%
South US Highway 183
35.7 mi · 10%
South State Highway 70
25.2 mi · 7%
US Highway 82
24.2 mi · 7%
East Walnut Street
22.4 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 153

Turn left onto State Highway 153

69 mi · 01h 14m

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
05h 58m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.9 mi
311.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Novice
02h 59m from Crosbyton
Leave By
5:02 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Crosbyton and Mostly Sunny near Austin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Crosbyton to Austin?

The road trip is about 364.2 miles (586.2 km) and usually takes 05h 58m 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?

Novice is a useful midpoint, sitting about 186 miles from Crosbyton and 178.2 miles from Austin.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 311.3 miles (501 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.9 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 5:02 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.56 one way or $97.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 114.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Crosbyton and Mostly Sunny near Austin.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Crosbyton and Austin. Straight-line distance: 311.28 mi (500.96 km).

Crosbyton

#1 Crosbyton

City in Crosby County, Texas, United States

Population1,557
Coordinates33.6600800, -101.2379300
Altitude921
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: US 82 (-101.23793, 33.659991)
End: East 5th Street (-97.743073, 30.267115)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 586 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.85 gal
48.65 L · about $48.56
Round trip
$97.12
25.7 gal · 97.3 L
Estimated CO2
114.2 kg one way
Round trip: 228.4 kg / 504 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $48.56 $97.12
Mid-grade $4.25 $54.64 $109.28
Premium $4.59 $58.99 $117.99
Diesel $3.99 $51.31 $102.62

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Crosbyton and Austin. The current time is 03:36:52.

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.