How far is DeCordova, TX from Austin, TX?
The driving distance from DeCordova, TX to Austin, TX is about 182.1 miles (293.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 149.4 miles (240.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 39m 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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in McLennan County, Texas, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between DeCordova and Austin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between DeCordova and Austin.
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Start on Country Club Drive
39 m · 7 sec · Country Club Drive
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Turn right onto Fairway Drive
1.4 mi · 3 min · Fairway Drive
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Turn left onto Fall Creek Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · Fall Creek Highway
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Turn right onto Cleburne Highway
4.3 mi · 6 min · Cleburne Highway
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Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 4
5.7 mi · 10 min · Farm-to-Market Road 4
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Continue on West FM 4
6.8 mi · 12 min · West FM 4
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Continue on West Kilpatrick Avenue
120 m · 15 sec · West Kilpatrick Avenue
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Turn left onto West Katherine P Raines Drive
837 ft · 23 sec · West Katherine P Raines Drive
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 67 North
1136 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
12.9 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right
124 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight onto South Interstate 35W
1752 ft · 48 sec · South Interstate 35W
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 35W South
890 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
59.1 mi · 1 hr
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Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.6 mi · 8 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 DeCordova and Austin.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 35W South
Merge slight left
59.1 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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving DeCordova and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Austin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from DeCordova to Austin?
The road trip is about 182.1 miles (293.1 km) and usually takes 03h 19m 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?
Beverly Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.1 miles from DeCordova and 84.1 miles from Austin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 149.4 miles (240.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.7 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 10:20 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.30 one way or $48.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Beverly Hills
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Beverly Hills.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between DeCordova and Austin. Straight-line distance: 149.46 mi (240.53 km).
#1 DeCordova
City in Hood County, Texas, United States
| Population | 3,108 |
| Coordinates | 32.4298600, -97.6950300 |
| Altitude | 213 |
| 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: 293 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 16m |
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 | $24.30 | $48.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $27.34 | $54.68 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $29.52 | $59.04 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $25.67 | $51.35 |
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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