How far is Hearne, TX from Austin, TX?

The driving distance from Hearne, TX to Austin, TX is about 88.4 miles (142.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.4 miles (129.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 17m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
88.38 mi
01h 38m
Flight
80.41 mi
129.4 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.41 mi
Kilometers
129.4 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
88.38 mi
Kilometers
142.24 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Austin
Sun, May 24, 3:35 PM CDT
Return by in Hearne
Sun, May 24, 5:13 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hearne
2026-05-24T13:56
Arrive Austin
Sun, May 24, 3:35 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hearne
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Thrall
TX

City in Texas

From Hearne
45.4 mi
00h 49m
To Austin
42.9 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 24 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
88°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 24 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Market Street

    604 ft · 8 sec · South Market Street

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight right

    1.5 km · 1 min

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    53.9 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Porter Street

    716 ft · 23 sec · Porter Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East 2nd Street

    6.9 mi · 9 min · East 2nd Street

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Chris Kelley Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Chris Kelley Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn left onto TX 130 Frontage Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · TX 130 Frontage Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight left toward TX 130 Toll South: Austin, Pflugerville

    926 ft · 11 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Toll 130 South: Austin, Pflugerville

    1360 ft · 15 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway

    10 mi · 9 min · Pickle Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward 290 Toll West: Austin

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Manor Expressway

    4.1 mi · 4 min · Manor Expressway

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35 South, US 290 West

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    1.6 km · 1 min · Purple Heart Trail

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Purple Heart Trail

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Purple Heart Trail

  18. 18

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

    1096 ft · 27 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto North Interstate 35

    948 ft · 27 sec · North Interstate 35

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East 6th Street

    2578 ft · 1 min · East 6th Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Congress Avenue

    109 m · 18 sec · Congress Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East 5th Street

    8 m · 1 sec · East 5th Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 5th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Market Street
54.9 mi · 62%
Pickle Parkway
10 mi · 11%
East 2nd Street
9.47 mi · 11%
Manor Expressway
5.71 mi · 6%
Purple Heart Trail
3.4 mi · 4%
Chris Kelley Boulevard
2.08 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

South Market Street

Continue straight

53.9 mi · 01h 07m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8 mi
80.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Thrall
00h 49m from Hearne
Leave By
3:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hearne and Mostly Sunny near Austin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hearne to Austin?

The road trip is about 88.4 miles (142.2 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?

Thrall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.4 miles from Hearne and 42.9 miles from Austin.

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

The direct path is about 80.4 miles (129.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 3:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.79 one way or $23.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hearne and Mostly Sunny near Austin.

Stop Ideas Near Thrall

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Thrall, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Taylor

11 mi away
118 East First St.
RAIL

Temple

56 mi away
315 West Ave B
RAIL

Austin

57 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
BUS

Killeen, Texas

72 mi away
200 East Avenue C

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hearne and Austin. Straight-line distance: 80.41 mi (129.4 km).

Hearne

#1 Hearne

City in Robertson County, Texas, United States

Population4,340
Coordinates30.8785200, -96.5930300
Altitude90
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: US 79 (-96.593036, 30.878517)
End: East 5th Street (-97.743073, 30.267115)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 142 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.12 gal
11.81 L · about $11.79
Round trip
$23.58
6.24 gal · 23.62 L
Estimated CO2
27.7 kg one way
Round trip: 55.5 kg / 122 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $11.79 $23.58
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.27 $26.53
Premium $4.59 $14.32 $28.65
Diesel $3.99 $12.46 $24.92

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 · May 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Hearne and Austin. The current time is 13:56:37.

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.