How far is Daisetta, TX from Austin, TX?
The driving distance from Daisetta, TX to Austin, TX is about 215.1 miles (346.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 185.4 miles (298.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 14m 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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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Daisetta and Austin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Daisetta and Austin.
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Start on Texas
30 m · 7 sec · Texas
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Turn right onto East Pine
535 ft · 29 sec · East Pine
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
1369 ft · 27 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 770
4.9 mi · 9 min · Farm-to-Market Road 770
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Turn right onto US Highway 90
3.5 mi · 4 min · US Highway 90
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Continue on East Main Street
10 mi · 12 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North Cleveland Street
1028 ft · 24 sec · North Cleveland Street
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Turn left onto West Clayton Street
5.1 mi · 7 min · West Clayton Street
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Turn right onto East Grand Parkway North
534 ft · 15 sec · East Grand Parkway North
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Take the ramp straight
1295 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Grand Parkway North
56.3 mi · 1 hr · East Grand Parkway North
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Take the exit slight right toward US 290: Austin, Houston
1889 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 290 West, TX 6 North: Austin
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Northwest Freeway
23 mi · 27 min · Northwest Freeway
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Continue on US Highway 290
19 mi · 21 min · US Highway 290
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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 Daisetta 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.
East Grand Parkway North
Merge slight left onto East Grand Parkway North
56.3 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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Daisetta to Austin?
The road trip is about 215.1 miles (346.2 km) and usually takes 03h 37m 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?
Hempstead is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.7 miles from Daisetta and 109.4 miles from Austin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 185.4 miles (298.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.7 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 9:46 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.68 one way or $57.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Hempstead
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Daisetta and Austin. Straight-line distance: 185.44 mi (298.44 km).
#1 Daisetta
City in Liberty County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,175 |
| Coordinates | 30.1132700, -94.6429800 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| 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: 346 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 41m |
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 | $28.68 | $57.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $32.27 | $64.55 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $34.85 | $69.69 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $30.31 | $60.61 |
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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