How far is Midway North, TX from Austin, TX?

The driving distance from Midway North, TX to Austin, TX is about 337.6 miles (543.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 282.4 miles (454.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 19m 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
337.61 mi
05h 09m
Flight
282.35 mi
454.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
282.35 mi
Kilometers
454.4 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
337.61 mi
Kilometers
543.33 km
Drive Time
05h 09m

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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 05h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Austin
Thu, Apr 23, 7:32 AM CDT
Return by in Midway North
Thu, Apr 23, 12:41 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Midway North
2026-04-23T02:22
Arrive Austin
Thu, Apr 23, 7:32 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:10 AM to 1:10 PM CDT

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

Leave by
6:40 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Midway North
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
George West
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Midway North
160.2 mi
02h 34m
To Austin
177.4 mi
02h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 16 mph SE
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Midway North and Austin.

  1. 1

    Start on Orizaba Street

    158 m · 25 sec · Orizaba Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Nogales Street

    89 m · 15 sec · Nogales Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Mile 6½ West Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Mile 6½ West Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Expressway 83

    1264 ft · 25 sec · West Expressway 83

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 2 West, US 83 West

    1086 ft · 26 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    9.6 mi · 11 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69C North, US 281: Edinburg

    1.4 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    21.8 mi · 23 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    57.1 mi · 1 hr

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    70.2 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Nueces Street

    14.7 mi · 19 min · Nueces Street

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1199 ft · 16 sec

  13. 13

    Take the exit straight

    60.8 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 410, TX 130, US 281 South

    971 ft · 24 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 410 North, TX 130 North

    2383 ft · 58 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Connally Loop

    10.6 mi · 12 min · Connally Loop

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto North Pan Am Expressway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    7.4 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  19. 19

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail

  20. 20

    Continue on Interstate Highway 35

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35

  21. 21

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    46.7 mi · 51 min · Purple Heart Trail

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward 6th - 12th Streets

    665 ft · 24 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East 6th Street

    2863 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 Midway North and Austin.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
26 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69C North
150 mi · 44%
Nueces Street
75.7 mi · 22%
Purple Heart Trail
58.6 mi · 17%
Connally Loop
10.6 mi · 3%
North Pan Am Expressway
10.2 mi · 3%
I 2 West
9.82 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 69C North

Keep slight right

70.2 mi · 01h 20m

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
05h 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.2 mi
282.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
George West
02h 34m from Midway North
Leave By
6:40 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Midway North and Mostly Cloudy near Austin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Midway North to Austin?

The road trip is about 337.6 miles (543.3 km) and usually takes 05h 09m 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?

George West is a useful midpoint, sitting about 160.2 miles from Midway North and 177.4 miles from Austin.

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

The direct path is about 282.4 miles (454.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.2 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 6:40 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.01 one way or $90.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 105.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Midway North and Mostly Cloudy near Austin.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Midway North and Austin. Straight-line distance: 282.35 mi (454.4 km).

Midway North

#1 Midway North

Census designated place

Population4,752
Coordinates26.1877600, -98.0170800
Altitude24
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: Orizaba Street (-98.01708, 26.188188)
End: East 5th Street (-97.743073, 30.267115)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 543 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.91 gal
45.1 L · about $45.01
Round trip
$90.02
23.82 gal · 90.2 L
Estimated CO2
105.8 kg one way
Round trip: 211.7 kg / 467 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $45.01 $90.02
Mid-grade $4.25 $50.64 $101.28
Premium $4.59 $54.68 $109.36
Diesel $3.99 $47.56 $95.11

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Midway North and Austin. The current time is 02:22:25.

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.