How far is Providence, TX from Austin, TX?
The driving distance from Providence, TX to Austin, TX is about 246.5 miles (396.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 210 miles (338 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 00m 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.
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 04h 00m.
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.
City in McLennan County, Texas
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Providence and Austin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Providence and Austin.
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Start on Fishtrap Road
929 ft · 30 sec · Fishtrap Road
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Turn left onto Farm-to-Market Road 2931
1.3 km · 1 min · Farm-to-Market Road 2931
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Turn left onto US Highway 380 East
3.9 mi · 6 min · US Highway 380 East
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Continue on West University Drive
4.1 mi · 6 min · West University Drive
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Take the exit slight right toward DNT: Dallas North Tollway
1488 ft · 41 sec
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Continue on University Drive
120 m · 8 sec · University Drive
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Turn slight right
70 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight onto Dallas Parkway
2189 ft · 34 sec · Dallas Parkway
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Take the ramp slight left toward DNT Toll South
1016 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dallas North Tollway
29.6 mi · 33 min · Dallas North Tollway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35E South
2277 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35E South
100 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto North Stemmons Freeway
584 ft · 12 sec · North Stemmons Freeway
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 35E South
737 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Stemmons Freeway
1.8 mi · 2 min · North Stemmons Freeway
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Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway
2866 ft · 44 sec · South R L Thornton Freeway
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Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway
89.3 mi · 1 hr 32 min · South R L Thornton 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 Providence and Austin.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
South R L Thornton Freeway
Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway
89.3 mi · 01h 32m
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Providence and Mostly Sunny near Austin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Providence to Austin?
The road trip is about 246.5 miles (396.7 km) and usually takes 04h 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?
West is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118 miles from Providence and 128.5 miles from Austin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 210 miles (338 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.5 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 9:00 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.40 one way or $66.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Providence and Mostly Sunny near Austin.
Stop Ideas Near West
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West.
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McGregor
Cleburne
Temple
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Providence and Austin. Straight-line distance: 210.02 mi (338 km).
#1 Providence
This Denton County community is situated at an elevation of 581 feet in the gently rolling plains of North Texas.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.2334000, -96.9615800 |
| Altitude | 177 |
| 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: 397 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 04m |
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 | $3.84 | $33.40 | $66.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $37.82 | $75.64 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $41.09 | $82.18 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $50.25 | $100.50 |
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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