How far is Greenville, TX from Austin, TX?

The driving distance from Greenville, TX to Austin, TX is about 246.7 miles (397 km), with a travel time of about 03h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 220.3 miles (354.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 39m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
246.67 mi
03h 49m
Flight
220.36 mi
354.64 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
220.36 mi
Kilometers
354.64 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
246.67 mi
Kilometers
396.97 km
Drive Time
03h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Austin
Fri, Apr 17, 8:10 PM CDT
Return by in Greenville
Sat, Apr 18, 12:00 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenville
2026-04-17T16:20
Arrive Austin
Fri, Apr 17, 8:10 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:20 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greenville
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Abbott
TX

City in Texas

From Greenville
122.9 mi
01h 54m
To Austin
123.8 mi
01h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
90°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Greenville and Austin.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Greenville and Austin.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    9 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Pickett Street

    14 m · 4 sec · Pickett Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto King Street

    83 m · 10 sec · King Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    1158 ft · 29 sec · Washington Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Stonewall Street

    3018 ft · 1 min · Stonewall Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Park Street

    2763 ft · 49 sec · Park Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Moulton Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Moulton Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto I-30 Frontage Road

    931 ft · 19 sec · I-30 Frontage Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight

    829 ft · 20 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Jr Freeway

    48.3 mi · 53 min · Martin Luther King Jr Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35E: Denton, Waco

    3065 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South, I 35E North: Waco, Denton

    607 ft · 15 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North, I 35E South: Denton, Waco

    67 m · 5 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South: Waco

    1915 ft · 30 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway

    2866 ft · 44 sec · South R L Thornton Freeway

  16. 16

    Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway

    89.3 mi · 1 hr 32 min · South R L Thornton Freeway

  17. 17

    Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

  18. 18

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    37.9 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    55.8 mi · 59 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Purple Heart Trail

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Purple Heart Trail

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward 8th–3rd Streets, Huston-Tillotson University

    1096 ft · 27 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto North Interstate 35

    948 ft · 27 sec · North Interstate 35

  23. 23

    Turn right onto East 6th Street

    2578 ft · 1 min · East 6th Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Congress Avenue

    109 m · 18 sec · Congress Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto East 5th Street

    8 m · 1 sec · East 5th Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 5th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Greenville and Austin.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
26 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
96.1 mi · 39%
South R L Thornton Freeway
89.9 mi · 36%
Martin Luther King Jr Freeway
48.3 mi · 20%
North Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.63 mi · 3%
Moulton Street
0.77 mi
I 35E
0.58 mi
Longest Stretch

South R L Thornton Freeway

Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway

89.3 mi · 01h 32m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.4 mi
220.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Abbott
01h 54m from Greenville
Leave By
9:20 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Greenville 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 Greenville to Austin?

The road trip is about 246.7 miles (397 km) and usually takes 03h 49m 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 122.9 miles from Greenville and 123.8 miles from Austin.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 220.3 miles (354.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.4 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 9:20 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.88 one way or $65.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Greenville and Partly Sunny near Austin.

Stop Ideas Near Abbott

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Abbott and the surrounding midpoint area.
Historic City Hall
Scenic stop 11.1 mi away

Historic City Hall

Hillsboro , TX
127/129 E Franklin St, Hillsboro, TX 76645
Rating 4.6/5 24 reviews Museum
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 3.8 mi away

West City Hall

West , TX
110 N Reagan St, West, TX 76691
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City Hall,City government office
Town Hall Estates Hillsboro
Nearby stop 10.8 mi away

Town Hall Estates Hillsboro

Hillsboro , TX
300 Happy Ln, Hillsboro, TX 76645
Rating 4.1/5 14 reviews Non-profit organization,Nursing home,Occupational therapist,Physical therapy clinic

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Abbott.

BUS

Waco, TX

37 mi away
301 South 8th Street
RAIL

Cleburne

59 mi away
206 North Border St.
RAIL

McGregor

59 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
RAIL

Temple

91 mi away
315 West Ave B

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenville and Austin. Straight-line distance: 220.36 mi (354.64 km).

Greenville

#1 Greenville

City in Hunt County, Texas, United States

Population29,374
Coordinates33.1384500, -96.1108100
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Austin

#2 Austin

The eleventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the Austin metropolitan area.

Population995,484
Coordinates30.2671500, -97.7430600
Altitude149
CountryUnited States
Start: (-96.110883, 33.138451)
End: East 5th Street (-97.743073, 30.267115)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 397 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.7 gal
32.95 L · about $32.88
Round trip
$65.75
17.4 gal · 65.9 L
Estimated CO2
77.3 kg one way
Round trip: 154.6 kg / 341 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $32.88 $65.75
Mid-grade $4.25 $36.99 $73.98
Premium $4.59 $39.94 $79.88
Diesel $3.99 $34.74 $69.48

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Greenville and Austin. The current time is 16:20:56.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.