How far is Pilot Point, TX from Austin, TX?
The driving distance from Pilot Point, TX to Austin, TX is about 248.4 miles (399.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 221 miles (355.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 17m 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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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 04h 08m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pilot Point and Austin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pilot Point and Austin.
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Start on South Jefferson Street
15 m · 6 sec · South Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
70 m · 10 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto South Washington Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Washington Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South US Highway 377
3.7 mi · 6 min · South US Highway 377
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Turn right onto East Sherman Drive
4.9 mi · 9 min · East Sherman Drive
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Continue straight
5.6 mi · 7 min
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Take the ramp right toward Loop 288 West
1686 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Loop 288
2.7 mi · 3 min · North Loop 288
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Take the exit slight right toward US 77
1455 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto North Elm Street
1.4 km · 1 min · North Elm Street
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Turn left onto North Interstate 35
1.1 km · 60 sec · North Interstate 35
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 South
1078 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
2.7 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35W South, FM 1515: Fort Worth
17.2 mi · 19 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35W TEXpress
16.7 mi · 17 min · I 35W TEXpress
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Merge slight right onto North South Freeway
84.6 mi · 1 hr 28 min · North South Freeway
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Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.6 mi · 8 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
37.9 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight left
55.8 mi · 59 min
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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 Pilot Point and Austin.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
North South Freeway
Merge slight right onto North South Freeway
84.6 mi · 01h 28m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Pilot Point 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 Pilot Point to Austin?
The road trip is about 248.4 miles (399.7 km) and usually takes 04h 08m 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?
Abbott is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123 miles from Pilot Point and 125.3 miles from Austin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 221 miles (355.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.4 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:42 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.10 one way or $66.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Pilot Point and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Austin.
Stop Ideas Near Abbott
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Historic City Hall
West City Hall
Town Hall Estates Hillsboro
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Abbott.
Waco, TX
Cleburne
McGregor
Temple
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pilot Point and Austin. Straight-line distance: 221.04 mi (355.73 km).
#1 Pilot Point
City in Alaska
| Population | 4,673 |
| Coordinates | 33.3965000, -96.9605600 |
| Altitude | 220 |
| 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: 400 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 05m |
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 | $33.10 | $66.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $37.25 | $74.50 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $40.22 | $80.43 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $34.98 | $69.96 |
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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