How far is Fairfield, TX from Austin, TX?
The driving distance from Fairfield, TX to Austin, TX is about 166.8 miles (268.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 137.4 miles (221.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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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 Fairfield and Austin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairfield and Austin.
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Start on West Commerce Street
623 ft · 13 sec · West Commerce Street
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Keep slight left to continue on West US Highway 84
1 mi · 2 min · West US Highway 84
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Turn left onto South Interstate 45
41 m · 3 sec · South Interstate 45
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Take the ramp slight left
1595 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
18.2 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 79: Buffalo, Jewett
1527 ft · 24 sec
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Turn straight onto North Craig Street
3215 ft · 1 min · North Craig Street
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Turn right onto West Commerce Street
1210 ft · 16 sec · West Commerce Street
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Continue on Main Street
51.1 mi · 58 min · Main Street
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Continue on North Market Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · North Market Street
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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 Fairfield and Austin.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
North Market Street
Continue straight
53.9 mi · 01h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fairfield to Austin?
The road trip is about 166.8 miles (268.5 km) and usually takes 02h 52m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hearne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.1 miles from Fairfield and 84.8 miles from Austin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 137.4 miles (221.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.26 one way or $44.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fairfield 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 Fairfield and Austin. Straight-line distance: 137.38 mi (221.09 km).
#1 Fairfield
City in and county seat of Freestone County, Texas, United States
| Population | 2,874 |
| Coordinates | 31.7246100, -96.1652500 |
| Altitude | 141 |
| 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: 269 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 04m |
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 | $22.26 | $44.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.04 | $50.09 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $27.04 | $54.08 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $23.52 | $47.04 |
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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