How far is Daingerfield, TX from Austin, TX?
The driving distance from Daingerfield, TX to Austin, TX is about 299.6 miles (482.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 260.9 miles (419.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 45m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 22m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Navarro County, Texas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Daingerfield and Austin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Daingerfield and Austin.
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Start on the route
90 m · 13 sec
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Exit the roundabout
40 m · 4 sec
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Continue on North Linda Drive
534 ft · 17 sec · North Linda Drive
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Turn right onto Myrtle Street
100 m · 14 sec · Myrtle Street
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Continue on Linda Drive
13.7 mi · 20 min · Linda Drive
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Take the exit slight right
1485 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right
92 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left
15.6 mi · 18 min
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Turn left onto North Wood Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · North Wood Street
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Turn straight
13.4 mi · 15 min
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Turn right onto West Broadway Street
1.4 km · 1 min · West Broadway Street
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Turn left
12.6 mi · 15 min
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Turn right onto US Highway 271
4.8 mi · 6 min · US Highway 271
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Turn right onto East Northeast Loop 323
1.6 mi · 2 min · East Northeast Loop 323
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Continue on West Northwest Loop 323
4.3 mi · 6 min · West Northwest Loop 323
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Continue on South Southwest Loop 323
3046 ft · 43 sec · South Southwest Loop 323
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Turn right onto Chandler Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Chandler Highway
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Continue on State Highway 31 West
5.6 mi · 7 min · State Highway 31 West
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Continue on East Highway 31
2 mi · 2 min · East Highway 31
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Continue on State Highway 31 East
21 mi · 24 min · State Highway 31 East
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Take the exit right
1648 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jed Robinson Loop
6.2 mi · 7 min · Jed Robinson Loop
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Take the exit slight right
782 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left
136 m · 14 sec
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Turn right onto State Highway 31 West
4 mi · 5 min · State Highway 31 West
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Continue on East Royall Boulevard
5.4 mi · 6 min · East Royall Boulevard
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Continue on State Highway 31 East
9.9 mi · 11 min · State Highway 31 East
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Continue on Northwest 2nd Street
9.3 mi · 11 min · Northwest 2nd Street
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Turn left onto Corsicana Bypass
11.8 mi · 14 min · Corsicana Bypass
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West State Highway 31
18.8 mi · 21 min · West State Highway 31
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Continue on Hubbard Bypass
5.5 mi · 6 min · Hubbard Bypass
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Continue on State Highway 31
17.2 mi · 17 min · State Highway 31
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Continue on East US Highway 84
2.5 mi · 3 min · East US Highway 84
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Continue on Bellmead Drive
2.6 mi · 5 min · Bellmead Drive
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Turn straight onto East Waco Drive
2288 ft · 1 min · East Waco Drive
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Turn left onto North Jack Kultgen Expressway
158 m · 12 sec · North Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Take the ramp straight toward I 35 South, US 77 South
1524 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.1 mi · 7 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 Daingerfield and Austin.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Purple Heart Trail
Keep slight left
55.8 mi · 00h 59m
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 then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Daingerfield and Mostly Cloudy near Austin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Daingerfield to Austin?
The road trip is about 299.6 miles (482.2 km) and usually takes 05h 22m 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?
Oak Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 148.6 miles from Daingerfield and 151 miles from Austin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 260.9 miles (419.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.7 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 6:14 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.94 one way or $79.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Daingerfield and Mostly Cloudy near Austin.
Stop Ideas Near Oak Valley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Jail
Corsicana Animal Shelter
Dawson Housing Authority
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Oak Valley.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Daingerfield and Austin. Straight-line distance: 260.86 mi (419.82 km).
#1 Daingerfield
City in Morris County, Texas, United States
| Population | 2,393 |
| Coordinates | 33.0317900, -94.7218700 |
| Altitude | 121 |
| 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: 482 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 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 | $39.94 | $79.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $44.94 | $89.89 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $48.53 | $97.05 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $42.21 | $84.41 |
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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