How far is Denver City, TX from Austin, TX?
The driving distance from Denver City, TX to Austin, TX is about 400.8 miles (645 km), with a travel time of about 06h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 352.4 miles (567.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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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
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 44m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
The most populous city in Tom Green County, Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Denver City and Austin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Denver City and Austin.
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Start on North Main Avenue
18 m · 9 sec · North Main Avenue
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Turn left onto East Broadway Street
3116 ft · 55 sec · East Broadway Street
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Turn right
20.3 mi · 30 min
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Continue on West Avenue A
39 mi · 44 min · West Avenue A
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Continue on Seminole Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Seminole Road
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Continue on North 4th Street
1.1 km · 55 sec · North 4th Street
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Turn right onto North Lynn Avenue
1.2 mi · 1 min · North Lynn Avenue
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Continue on South Dallas Avenue
1.3 mi · 1 min · South Dallas Avenue
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Continue on South US Highway 87
18.1 mi · 18 min · South US Highway 87
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Continue on William Crooker Highway
1.4 mi · 1 min · William Crooker Highway
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Continue on North US Highway 87
18.1 mi · 18 min · North US Highway 87
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Continue on William B Crooker Memorial Highway
52.1 mi · 52 min · William B Crooker Memorial Highway
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Continue on 4th Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · 4th Street
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Continue on US Highway 87 South
14.6 mi · 15 min · US Highway 87 South
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Continue straight
104.4 mi · 1 hr 55 min
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Turn right onto Bridge Street
2.8 mi · 3 min · Bridge Street
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Turn left onto State Highway 71
47.2 mi · 51 min · State Highway 71
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Turn left
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto Bessemer Avenue
1878 ft · 32 sec · Bessemer Avenue
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Continue on Ford Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Ford Street
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Turn left
58 mi · 1 hr 18 min
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Turn left onto Bee Caves Road
8 mi · 12 min · Bee Caves Road
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Continue on Bee Cave Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Bee Cave Road
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Continue on Bee Caves Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Bee Caves Road
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Turn left onto South Mopac Service Road
844 ft · 17 sec · South Mopac Service Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward Loop 1 North
703 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Mopac Expressway
3244 ft · 43 sec · South Mopac Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward 5th Street, Lake Austin Boulevard, Cesar Chavez Street
659 ft · 12 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on West 5th Street, Lake Austin Boulevard
775 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on 5th Street
37 m · 2 sec
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Turn straight onto West 5th Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · West 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 Denver City and Austin.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US Highway 87 South
Continue straight
104 mi · 01h 55m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving Denver City 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 Denver City to Austin?
The road trip is about 400.8 miles (645 km) and usually takes 06h 44m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
San Angelo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 200.4 miles from Denver City and 200.4 miles from Austin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 352.4 miles (567.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.4 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $53.44 one way or $106.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 125.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Denver City and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Austin.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Denver City and Austin. Straight-line distance: 352.47 mi (567.25 km).
#1 Denver City
Town in Texas, United States
| Population | 4,883 |
| Coordinates | 32.9645500, -102.8291000 |
| Altitude | 1089 |
| 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: 645 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 00m |
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 | $53.44 | $106.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $60.12 | $120.25 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $64.92 | $129.83 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $56.46 | $112.92 |
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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