How far is Patton Village, TX from Austin, TX?
The driving distance from Patton Village, TX to Austin, TX is about 177.8 miles (286.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 153.7 miles (247.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 01m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 00m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Patton Village and Austin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Patton Village and Austin.
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Start on Main Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on 1st Street
1432 ft · 39 sec · 1st Street
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Turn left onto Creekwood Lane
555 ft · 34 sec · Creekwood Lane
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Turn left onto Eastex Freeway Frontage Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Eastex Freeway Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 69 South, US 59 South
1012 ft · 13 sec
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Merge slight left onto Eastex Freeway
3.6 mi · 4 min · Eastex Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 99 Toll
1357 ft · 26 sec
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Turn straight onto Eastex Freeway Frontage Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Eastex Freeway Frontage Road
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Turn right onto North Grand Parkway East
1.4 km · 2 min · North Grand Parkway East
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Continue on TX 99 Toll West
1844 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Grand Parkway East
35.9 mi · 38 min · North Grand Parkway East
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Take the exit slight right toward US 290: Austin, Houston
1889 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 290 West, TX 6 North: Austin
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Northwest Freeway
23 mi · 27 min · Northwest Freeway
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Continue on US Highway 290
19 mi · 21 min · US Highway 290
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Take the exit slight right toward US 290 West: Austin
53.4 mi · 1 hr
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Continue straight
21.4 mi · 25 min
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Continue on Manor Expressway
6.1 mi · 6 min · Manor Expressway
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Continue straight
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35 South, US 290 West
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
1.6 km · 1 min · Purple Heart Trail
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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 Patton Village and Austin.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 290 West
Take the exit slight right toward US 290 West: Austin
53.4 mi · 01h 00m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy leaving Patton Village and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Austin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Patton Village to Austin?
The road trip is about 177.8 miles (286.1 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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?
Brenham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.9 miles from Patton Village and 89.9 miles from Austin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 153.7 miles (247.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.1 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 10:58 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.69 one way or $47.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy around Patton Village and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Austin.
Stop Ideas Near Brenham
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Patton Village and Austin. Straight-line distance: 153.76 mi (247.45 km).
#1 Patton Village
City in Montgomery County, Texas, United States
| Population | 2,207 |
| Coordinates | 30.1929900, -95.1688200 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| 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: 286 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 13m |
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 | $23.69 | $47.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.66 | $53.32 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $28.79 | $57.57 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $25.04 | $50.07 |
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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