How far is Elkhart, TX from Austin, TX?
The driving distance from Elkhart, TX to Austin, TX is about 184.3 miles (296.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 158.9 miles (255.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 48m 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 03h 24m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Robertson County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elkhart and Austin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elkhart and Austin.
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Start on South Main
34 m · 9 sec · South Main
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Turn left onto East Parker Street
12.2 mi · 18 min · East Parker Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Turn straight
74.8 mi · 1 hr 25 min
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Take the exit slight right
1.5 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
53.9 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Turn left onto Porter Street
716 ft · 23 sec · Porter Street
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Turn right onto East 2nd Street
6.9 mi · 9 min · East 2nd Street
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Continue straight
2.6 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto Chris Kelley Boulevard
2.1 mi · 3 min · Chris Kelley Boulevard
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Turn left onto TX 130 Frontage Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · TX 130 Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward TX 130 Toll South: Austin, Pflugerville
926 ft · 11 sec
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Continue on Toll 130 South: Austin, Pflugerville
1360 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway
10 mi · 9 min · Pickle Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward 290 Toll West: Austin
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Manor Expressway
4.1 mi · 4 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 Elkhart and Austin.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
Turn straight
74.8 mi · 01h 25m
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 Elkhart to Austin?
The road trip is about 184.3 miles (296.6 km) and usually takes 03h 24m 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?
Hearne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.9 miles from Elkhart and 94.4 miles from Austin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 158.9 miles (255.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.4 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:12 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.56 one way or $49.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Elkhart and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Austin.
Stop Ideas Near Hearne
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 Hearne.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elkhart and Austin. Straight-line distance: 158.87 mi (255.68 km).
#1 Elkhart
Town in Anderson County, Texas
| Population | 1,277 |
| Coordinates | 31.6251700, -95.5794000 |
| Altitude | 117 |
| 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: 297 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 17m |
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 | $24.56 | $49.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $27.64 | $55.28 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $29.84 | $59.68 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $25.95 | $51.91 |
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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