How far is Kermit, TX from Austin, TX?
The driving distance from Kermit, TX to Austin, TX is about 409.5 miles (659.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 335.1 miles (539.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 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 06h 29m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Tom Green County, Texas.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kermit and Austin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kermit and Austin.
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Start on the route
34 m · 14 sec
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Turn left onto East Austin Street
51 m · 10 sec · East Austin Street
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Turn left onto South Poplar Street
1.3 km · 1 min · South Poplar Street
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Turn left onto East Jim Sharp Boulevard
2638 ft · 44 sec · East Jim Sharp Boulevard
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Continue on East State Highway 302
40.3 mi · 52 min · East State Highway 302
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Continue on Kermit Highway
1996 ft · 41 sec · Kermit Highway
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Turn left onto West 42nd Street
5.6 mi · 7 min · West 42nd Street
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Take the exit slight right toward Loop 338
2132 ft · 33 sec · State Highway 191 East
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Keep slight right
55 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ray C. Stoker, Jr. Memorial Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Ray C. Stoker, Jr. Memorial Highway
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Continue on Northeast Loop 338
1.3 km · 1 min · Northeast Loop 338
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Turn left onto East Interstate 20
112 m · 9 sec · East Interstate 20
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 East: Midland
1526 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
16.1 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 158, FM 715: Garden City, San Angelo
1187 ft · 29 sec
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Turn straight onto East Interstate 20
1.5 km · 2 min · East Interstate 20
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Turn right onto Garden City Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Garden City Highway
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Continue on East State Highway 158
61.4 mi · 1 hr 10 min · East State Highway 158
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 87 North
2.6 mi · 3 min · US Highway 87 North
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Continue on 4th Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · 4th Street
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Continue on US Highway 87 South
14.6 mi · 15 min · US Highway 87 South
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Continue straight
104.4 mi · 1 hr 55 min
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Turn right onto Bridge Street
2.8 mi · 3 min · Bridge Street
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Turn left onto State Highway 71
47.2 mi · 51 min · State Highway 71
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Turn left
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto Bessemer Avenue
1878 ft · 32 sec · Bessemer Avenue
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Continue on Ford Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Ford Street
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Turn left
58 mi · 1 hr 18 min
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Turn left onto Bee Caves Road
8 mi · 12 min · Bee Caves Road
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Continue on Bee Cave Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Bee Cave Road
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Continue on Bee Caves Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Bee Caves Road
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Turn left onto South Mopac Service Road
844 ft · 17 sec · South Mopac Service Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward Loop 1 North
703 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Mopac Expressway
3244 ft · 43 sec · South Mopac Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward 5th Street, Lake Austin Boulevard, Cesar Chavez Street
659 ft · 12 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on West 5th Street, Lake Austin Boulevard
775 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on 5th Street
37 m · 2 sec
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Turn straight onto West 5th Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · West 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 Kermit and Austin.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US Highway 87 South
Continue straight
104 mi · 01h 55m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Kermit and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Austin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kermit to Austin?
The road trip is about 409.5 miles (659.1 km) and usually takes 06h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
San Angelo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 189.8 miles from Kermit and 219.8 miles from Austin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 335.1 miles (539.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 74.4 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $54.61 one way or $109.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 128.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kermit and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Austin.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kermit and Austin. Straight-line distance: 335.1 mi (539.29 km).
#1 Kermit
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 6,367 |
| Coordinates | 31.8576300, -103.0926700 |
| Altitude | 872 |
| 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: 659 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 06m |
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 | $54.61 | $109.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $61.44 | $122.88 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $66.34 | $132.68 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $57.70 | $115.40 |
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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