How far is Grand Saline, TX from Austin, TX?
The driving distance from Grand Saline, TX to Austin, TX is about 233.6 miles (375.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 204.9 miles (329.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 15m 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 04h 07m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grand Saline and Austin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grand Saline and Austin.
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Start on East Frank Street
21 m · 5 sec · East Frank Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
116 m · 15 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto West Garland Street
1.1 km · 46 sec · West Garland Street
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Continue on West Frank Street
9 mi · 10 min · West Frank Street
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Continue on East Pine Street
1.3 mi · 1 min · East Pine Street
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Continue on Goodnight Boulevard
6.1 mi · 7 min · Goodnight Boulevard
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Continue on Houston Street
2624 ft · 34 sec · Houston Street
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Continue on East South Commerce Street
17.7 mi · 21 min · East South Commerce Street
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Turn left onto FM 148
2.1 mi · 3 min · FM 148
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Take the ramp right toward I 20 West: Dallas
1316 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
18 mi · 19 min
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Merge slight right onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
11.8 mi · 13 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35E South: Waco
1.6 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto South R L Thornton Freeway
80.3 mi · 1 hr 22 min · South R L Thornton Freeway
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Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.6 mi · 8 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
37.9 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight left
55.8 mi · 59 min
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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 Grand Saline and Austin.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
South R L Thornton Freeway
Merge slight left onto South R L Thornton Freeway
80.3 mi · 01h 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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Grand Saline and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Austin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Grand Saline to Austin?
The road trip is about 233.6 miles (375.9 km) and usually takes 04h 07m 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?
Abbott is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126.3 miles from Grand Saline and 107.2 miles from Austin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 204.9 miles (329.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.7 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 8:44 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.14 one way or $62.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Grand Saline and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Austin.
Stop Ideas Near Abbott
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Historic City Hall
Whitney City Hall
Town Hall Estates Nursing
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Abbott.
Waco, TX
Cleburne
McGregor
Temple
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grand Saline and Austin. Straight-line distance: 204.94 mi (329.82 km).
#1 Grand Saline
City in Van Zandt County, Texas, United States
| Population | 3,214 |
| Coordinates | 32.6734600, -95.7094100 |
| Altitude | 122 |
| 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: 376 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 54m |
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 | $31.14 | $62.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $35.04 | $70.07 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $37.83 | $75.66 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $32.90 | $65.80 |
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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