How far is Fulton, TX from Austin, TX?
The driving distance from Fulton, TX to Austin, TX is about 188.7 miles (303.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 158.2 miles (254.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 32m 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 16m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fulton and Austin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fulton and Austin.
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Start on State Highway 35 North
8 m · 8 sec · State Highway 35 North
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Turn left onto FM 3036
1.4 mi · 2 min · FM 3036
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Turn left onto State Highway 35 Bypass
3.3 mi · 4 min · State Highway 35 Bypass
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Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 35 Bypass
3.7 mi · 4 min · State Highway 35 Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 188
3039 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto State Highway 188
8.3 mi · 8 min · State Highway 188
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Turn right onto Farm to Market Road 136
10 mi · 12 min · Farm to Market Road 136
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Continue straight
9.6 mi · 10 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto South Alamo Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · South Alamo Street
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Continue on North Alamo Street
1.2 km · 1 min · North Alamo Street
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Continue on US Highway 183
22.6 mi · 24 min · US Highway 183
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Continue on South Jefferson Street
3.7 mi · 6 min · South Jefferson Street
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Continue on North US Highway 183
28.6 mi · 32 min · North US Highway 183
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Continue on South Esplanade Street
2.8 mi · 4 min · South Esplanade Street
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Continue on North US Highway 183
22.7 mi · 25 min · North US Highway 183
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Continue straight
6 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
19.8 mi · 23 min
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Turn right onto South Magnolia Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Magnolia Avenue
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Continue on US 183
10.1 mi · 12 min · US 183
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Continue on South Colorado Street
4.9 mi · 9 min · South Colorado Street
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Continue on United States Highway 183
1282 ft · 17 sec · United States Highway 183
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Keep slight left to continue on TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco
2447 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway
9.8 mi · 9 min · Pickle Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 183 North: Austin
1920 ft · 47 sec
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Continue on US Highway 183 South
11.8 mi · 15 min · US Highway 183 South
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Continue on Bergstrom Expressway
1.1 km · 41 sec · Bergstrom Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Loop 111: Cesar Chavez Street, 5th Street, 6th Street, 7th Street, Airport Boulevard
2724 ft · 54 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on East 7th Street
2.8 mi · 5 min · East 7th Street
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Turn left onto Brushy Street
107 m · 18 sec · Brushy Street
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Turn right onto East 6th Street
3066 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 Fulton and Austin.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
North US Highway 183
Continue on North US Highway 183
28.6 mi · 00h 32m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Fulton and Mostly Cloudy near Austin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fulton to Austin?
The road trip is about 188.7 miles (303.7 km) and usually takes 03h 16m 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?
Cuero is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.4 miles from Fulton and 93.3 miles from Austin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 158.2 miles (254.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.5 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 10:28 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.17 one way or $50.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fulton and Mostly Cloudy near Austin.
Stop Ideas Near Cuero
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 Cuero.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fulton and Austin. Straight-line distance: 158.18 mi (254.56 km).
#1 Fulton
Town in Aransas County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,480 |
| Coordinates | 28.0614000, -97.0411000 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| 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: 304 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 21m |
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 | $25.17 | $50.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $28.32 | $56.64 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $30.58 | $61.15 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $26.59 | $53.19 |
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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