How far is Haltom City, TX from Austin, TX?
The driving distance from Haltom City, TX to Austin, TX is about 194 miles (312.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 177.2 miles (285.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 55m 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 57m.
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.
Town in McLennan County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Haltom City and Austin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Haltom City and Austin.
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Start on Jane Lane
64 m · 13 sec · Jane Lane
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Turn left onto Markum Drive
932 ft · 45 sec · Markum Drive
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Turn right onto Belknap Street
2193 ft · 43 sec · Belknap Street
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Turn slight left onto Haltom Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Haltom Road
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Turn right onto Airport Freeway
116 m · 8 sec · Airport Freeway
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Take the ramp slight left toward TX 121 South
751 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Airport Freeway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Airport Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35W South, US 287 South, US 377 South: Waco
2407 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight right onto North South Freeway
85 mi · 1 hr 29 min · North South 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 Haltom City and Austin.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
North South Freeway
Merge slight right onto North South Freeway
85 mi · 01h 29m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Haltom City 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 Haltom City to Austin?
The road trip is about 194 miles (312.2 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?
Beverly Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.9 miles from Haltom City and 97.1 miles from Austin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 177.2 miles (285.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.8 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 12:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.85 one way or $51.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Haltom City and Partly Sunny near Austin.
Stop Ideas Near Beverly Hills
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Riesel City Hall
Waco City Hall
Robinson City Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Beverly Hills.
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McGregor
Temple
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Haltom City and Austin. Straight-line distance: 177.18 mi (285.15 km).
#1 Haltom City
A city in Tarrant County, Texas.
| Population | 43,874 |
| Coordinates | 32.7995700, -97.2691800 |
| Altitude | 163 |
| 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: 312 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 25m |
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 | $25.85 | $51.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $29.08 | $58.17 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $31.40 | $62.80 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $27.31 | $54.62 |
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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