How far is Rocksprings, TX from Austin, TX?
The driving distance from Rocksprings, TX to Austin, TX is about 174.9 miles (281.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 148.1 miles (238.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 04m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rocksprings and Austin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rocksprings and Austin.
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Start on East Main Street
12 m · 4 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North US Highway 377
8 mi · 12 min · North US Highway 377
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Turn right onto Kerrville Road
50.4 mi · 55 min · Kerrville Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 10 East: San Antonio
1889 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
17.1 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 16
1351 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto Fredericksburg Road
5.7 mi · 7 min · Fredericksburg Road
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Continue on South State Highway 16
14.2 mi · 16 min · South State Highway 16
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Turn right onto Friendship Lane
2.9 mi · 5 min · Friendship Lane
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street
1691 ft · 29 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on East US Highway 290
27.2 mi · 31 min · East US Highway 290
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Continue on West Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Take the exit slight right
724 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto South US Highway 281
5.4 mi · 6 min · South US Highway 281
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Turn slight left onto East US Highway 290
30.9 mi · 38 min · East US Highway 290
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Continue on West US Highway 290
1424 ft · 18 sec · West US Highway 290
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Take the exit slight left
892 ft · 22 sec
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Continue on West US Highway 290
2 mi · 2 min · West US Highway 290
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Continue straight
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Loop 1 North
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto South Mopac Expressway
4 mi · 5 min · South Mopac Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward 5th Street, Lake Austin Boulevard, Cesar Chavez Street
659 ft · 12 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on West 5th Street, Lake Austin Boulevard
775 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on 5th Street
37 m · 2 sec
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Turn straight onto West 5th Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · West 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 Rocksprings 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.
Kerrville Road
Turn right onto Kerrville Road
50.4 mi · 00h 55m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Rocksprings 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 Rocksprings to Austin?
The road trip is about 174.9 miles (281.4 km) and usually takes 03h 04m 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?
Fredericksburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.2 miles from Rocksprings and 87.6 miles from Austin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 148.1 miles (238.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.8 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 10:52 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.32 one way or $46.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Rocksprings and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Austin.
Stop Ideas Near Fredericksburg
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 Fredericksburg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rocksprings and Austin. Straight-line distance: 148.14 mi (238.41 km).
#1 Rocksprings
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,128 |
| Coordinates | 30.0157600, -100.2053600 |
| Altitude | 732 |
| 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: 281 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 10m |
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 | $23.32 | $46.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.23 | $52.47 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $28.33 | $56.65 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $24.64 | $49.27 |
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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