How far is Quitman, TX from Austin, TX?

The driving distance from Quitman, TX to Austin, TX is about 256.2 miles (412.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 220.8 miles (355.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 08m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
256.17 mi
04h 34m
Flight
220.77 mi
355.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
220.77 mi
Kilometers
355.3 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
256.17 mi
Kilometers
412.26 km
Drive Time
04h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Austin
Thu, Apr 23, 3:51 AM CDT
Return by in Quitman
Thu, Apr 23, 8:26 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Quitman
2026-04-22T23:17
Arrive Austin
Thu, Apr 23, 3:51 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 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
7:52 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Quitman
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
Hubbard
TX

City in Hill County, Texas, United States

From Quitman
129.2 mi
02h 17m
To Austin
126.9 mi
02h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Quitman and Austin.

  1. 1

    Start on East Goode Street

    63 m · 11 sec · East Goode Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    13 mi · 16 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    5.8 mi · 6 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Toll 49

    16.2 mi · 17 min · Toll 49

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 31: Chandler, Tyler

    1656 ft · 46 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    59 m · 5 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto State Highway 31 West

    2.4 mi · 3 min · State Highway 31 West

  8. 8

    Continue on East Highway 31

    2 mi · 2 min · East Highway 31

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 31 East

    21 mi · 24 min · State Highway 31 East

  10. 10

    Take the exit right

    1648 ft · 45 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Jed Robinson Loop

    6.2 mi · 7 min · Jed Robinson Loop

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    782 ft · 21 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    136 m · 14 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto State Highway 31 West

    4 mi · 5 min · State Highway 31 West

  15. 15

    Continue on East Royall Boulevard

    5.4 mi · 6 min · East Royall Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on State Highway 31 East

    9.9 mi · 11 min · State Highway 31 East

  17. 17

    Continue on Northwest 2nd Street

    9.3 mi · 11 min · Northwest 2nd Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Corsicana Bypass

    11.8 mi · 14 min · Corsicana Bypass

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West State Highway 31

    18.8 mi · 21 min · West State Highway 31

  20. 20

    Continue on Hubbard Bypass

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Hubbard Bypass

  21. 21

    Continue on State Highway 31

    17.2 mi · 17 min · State Highway 31

  22. 22

    Continue on East US Highway 84

    2.5 mi · 3 min · East US Highway 84

  23. 23

    Continue on Bellmead Drive

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Bellmead Drive

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto East Waco Drive

    2288 ft · 1 min · East Waco Drive

  25. 25

    Turn left onto North Jack Kultgen Expressway

    158 m · 12 sec · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

  26. 26

    Take the ramp straight toward I 35 South, US 77 South

    1524 ft · 37 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto North Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.1 mi · 7 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

  28. 28

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    37.9 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail

  29. 29

    Keep slight left

    55.8 mi · 59 min

  30. 30

    Keep slight left to continue on Purple Heart Trail

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Purple Heart Trail

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward 8th–3rd Streets, Huston-Tillotson University

    1096 ft · 27 sec

  32. 32

    Turn straight onto North Interstate 35

    948 ft · 27 sec · North Interstate 35

  33. 33

    Turn right onto East 6th Street

    2578 ft · 1 min · East 6th Street

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Congress Avenue

    109 m · 18 sec · Congress Avenue

  35. 35

    Turn left onto East 5th Street

    8 m · 1 sec · East 5th Street

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 5th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Quitman and Austin.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
36 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
96.1 mi · 38%
State Highway 31 East
31.2 mi · 12%
Main Street
18.8 mi · 7%
West State Highway 31
18.8 mi · 7%
State Highway 31
17.2 mi · 7%
Toll 49
16.2 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Trail

Keep slight left

55.8 mi · 00h 59m

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
04h 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.4 mi
220.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hubbard
02h 17m from Quitman
Leave By
7:52 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Quitman 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 Quitman to Austin?

The road trip is about 256.2 miles (412.3 km) and usually takes 04h 34m 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?

Hubbard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129.2 miles from Quitman and 126.9 miles from Austin.

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

The direct path is about 220.8 miles (355.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.4 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 7:52 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.16 one way or $68.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Quitman and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Austin.

Stop Ideas Near Hubbard

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hubbard, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hubbard.

BUS

Waco, TX

46 mi away
301 South 8th Street
RAIL

McGregor

73 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
RAIL

Cleburne

78 mi away
206 North Border St.
RAIL

Temple

99 mi away
315 West Ave B

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Quitman and Austin. Straight-line distance: 220.77 mi (355.3 km).

Quitman

#1 Quitman

City in Wood County, Texas

Population1,859
Coordinates32.7959600, -95.4510600
Altitude126
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: Goode Street (-95.451057, 32.795769)
End: East 5th Street (-97.743073, 30.267115)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 412 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.04 gal
34.22 L · about $34.16
Round trip
$68.32
18.08 gal · 68.44 L
Estimated CO2
80.3 kg one way
Round trip: 160.7 kg / 354 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $34.16 $68.32
Mid-grade $4.25 $38.44 $76.88
Premium $4.59 $41.50 $83.01
Diesel $3.99 $36.10 $72.19

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 Quitman and Austin. The current time is 23:17:44.

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.