How far is Fort Stockton, TX from Austin, TX?
The driving distance from Fort Stockton, TX to Austin, TX is about 336.7 miles (541.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 308.6 miles (496.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 26m 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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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 05h 13m.
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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 Fort Stockton and Austin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Stockton and Austin.
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Start on West 10th Street
17 m · 4 sec · West 10th Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
75 m · 7 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East Dickinson Boulevard
1.1 mi · 1 min · East Dickinson Boulevard
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Continue on East US Highway 290
1.1 km · 48 sec · East US Highway 290
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Take the exit straight toward I 10 East: San Antonio
2322 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor
215.3 mi · 3 hr 22 min · La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor
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Take the exit slight right toward US 290 East: Fredericksburg
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue on US Highway 290
39 mi · 42 min · US Highway 290
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Continue on West Main Street
3.5 mi · 8 min · West Main Street
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Continue on East US Highway 290
27.2 mi · 31 min · East US Highway 290
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Continue on West Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Take the exit slight right
724 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto South US Highway 281
5.4 mi · 6 min · South US Highway 281
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Turn slight left onto East US Highway 290
30.9 mi · 38 min · East US Highway 290
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Continue on West US Highway 290
1424 ft · 18 sec · West US Highway 290
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Take the exit slight left
892 ft · 22 sec
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Continue on West US Highway 290
2 mi · 2 min · West US Highway 290
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Continue straight
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Loop 1 North
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto South Mopac Expressway
4 mi · 5 min · 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 Fort Stockton and Austin.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor
Merge slight left onto La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor
215 mi · 03h 22m
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.
Sunny leaving Fort Stockton and Partly Sunny near Austin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Stockton to Austin?
The road trip is about 336.7 miles (541.9 km) and usually takes 05h 13m 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?
Sonora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 168 miles from Fort Stockton and 168.7 miles from Austin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 308.6 miles (496.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.1 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 6:34 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.89 one way or $89.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 105.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fort Stockton and Partly Sunny near Austin.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Stockton and Austin. Straight-line distance: 308.55 mi (496.56 km).
#1 Fort Stockton
City in Texas
| Population | 8,373 |
| Coordinates | 30.8940400, -102.8793200 |
| Altitude | 906 |
| 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: 542 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 12m |
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 | $44.89 | $89.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $50.51 | $101.03 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $54.54 | $109.08 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $47.44 | $94.87 |
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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