How far is Lockney, TX from Austin, TX?
The driving distance from Lockney, TX to Austin, TX is about 400.4 miles (644.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 343.1 miles (552.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 04m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 06h 32m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Runnels County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lockney and Austin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lockney and Austin.
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Start on East Locust Street
2572 ft · 54 sec · East Locust Street
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Turn right
1.3 km · 1 min
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Turn left
10.9 mi · 16 min
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Continue on South Ralls Highway
20.8 mi · 27 min · South Ralls Highway
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Turn slight left onto Avenue E
34.7 mi · 52 min · Avenue E
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Turn straight onto North Avenue F
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Avenue F
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At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 84
73.9 mi · 1 hr 14 min · US Highway 84
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Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
6.5 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SH 70 South, SH 70 Business: Sweetwater, San Angelo
737 ft · 18 sec
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Turn slight left onto Southwest Georgia Avenue
624 ft · 17 sec · Southwest Georgia Avenue
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Turn right onto Lamar Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Lamar Street
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Continue on State Highway 70
10.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 70
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Turn left onto State Highway 153
69 mi · 1 hr 14 min · State Highway 153
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Continue on West Walnut Street
1.6 km · 2 min · West Walnut Street
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Continue on East Walnut Street
1.5 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
9.4 mi · 11 min
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Continue straight
21.5 mi · 25 min
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Turn right onto Garmon Drive
1.3 mi · 1 min · Garmon Drive
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Continue on US Highway 84 East
29.2 mi · 33 min · US Highway 84 East
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Turn right
22.2 mi · 25 min
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Continue straight
14.8 mi · 15 min
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Merge slight left onto North US Highway 281
79 m · 4 sec · North US Highway 281
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Continue on North Key Avenue
2.3 mi · 5 min · North Key Avenue
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Continue on South US Highway 183
35.3 mi · 38 min · South US Highway 183
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Continue straight
2151 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on 183A Toll Road
14.3 mi · 14 min · 183A Toll Road
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Continue straight
7.5 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Loop 1: Mopac Boulevard
2127 ft · 52 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Loop 1 South: Mopac Boulevard South
2119 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Mopac Expressway
2.4 mi · 3 min · North Mopac Expressway
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Take the exit slight left toward Express 1 Toll
129 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight left
3.9 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on West 5th Street
1602 ft · 39 sec
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Turn straight onto West 5th Street
1.5 mi · 3 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 Lockney 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 84
At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 84
73.9 mi · 01h 14m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lockney 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 Lockney to Austin?
The road trip is about 400.4 miles (644.4 km) and usually takes 06h 32m 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?
Winters is a useful midpoint, sitting about 199.8 miles from Lockney and 200.6 miles from Austin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 343.1 miles (552.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.3 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 $53.40 one way or $106.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 125.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lockney and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Austin.
Stop Ideas Near Winters
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Ballinger City Park
City Of Winters
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Winters.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lockney and Austin. Straight-line distance: 343.15 mi (552.25 km).
#1 Lockney
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,619 |
| Coordinates | 34.1245200, -101.4415500 |
| Altitude | 999 |
| 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: 644 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 59m |
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 | $53.40 | $106.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $60.08 | $120.16 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $64.87 | $129.74 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $56.42 | $112.84 |
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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