How far is Cut and Shoot, TX from Austin, TX?
The driving distance from Cut and Shoot, TX to Austin, TX is about 162.6 miles (261.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 142.4 miles (229.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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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 03h 26m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town in Washington County, Texas, US
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cut and Shoot and Austin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cut and Shoot and Austin.
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Start on the route
134 m · 33 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 105
2.8 mi · 4 min · State Highway 105
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Turn left onto North Loop 336 East
5.6 mi · 9 min · North Loop 336 East
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Turn left onto Interstate 45 North Frontage Road
135 m · 11 sec · Interstate 45 North Frontage Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 45 South
1012 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 1488: Magnolia, Hempstead
1300 ft · 32 sec
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Turn straight onto Interstate 45 North Frontage Road
67 m · 4 sec · Interstate 45 North Frontage Road
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Turn slight right
1132 ft · 41 sec
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Turn straight onto FM 1488
35.3 mi · 53 min · FM 1488
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Turn right onto FM 1488
4 mi · 6 min · FM 1488
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Turn slight right
49 m · 6 sec
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Take the ramp slight right
1627 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
23.6 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 290 West: Austin
53.4 mi · 1 hr
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Continue straight
21.4 mi · 25 min
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Continue on Manor Expressway
6.1 mi · 6 min · Manor Expressway
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Continue straight
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35 South, US 290 West
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
1.6 km · 1 min · Purple Heart Trail
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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 Cut and Shoot and Austin.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 290 West
Take the exit slight right toward US 290 West: Austin
53.4 mi · 01h 00m
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 Cut and Shoot and Rain Showers Likely near Austin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cut and Shoot to Austin?
The road trip is about 162.6 miles (261.7 km) and usually takes 03h 26m 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?
Burton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.2 miles from Cut and Shoot and 81.4 miles from Austin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 142.4 miles (229.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.2 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 8:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:06 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.03 one way or $40.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Cut and Shoot and Rain Showers Likely near Austin.
Stop Ideas Near Burton
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 Burton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cut and Shoot and Austin. Straight-line distance: 142.35 mi (229.09 km).
#1 Cut and Shoot
City in Montgomery County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,490 |
| Coordinates | 30.3332700, -95.3579900 |
| Altitude | 58 |
| 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: Austin (-97.74306, 30.26715)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 262 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 01m |
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 | $3.49 | $20.03 | $40.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.00 | $22.94 | $45.89 |
| Premium | $4.38 | $25.11 | $50.23 |
| Diesel | $5.60 | $32.17 | $64.33 |
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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