How far is San Augustine, TX from Austin, TX?
The driving distance from San Augustine, TX to Austin, TX is about 267.2 miles (430 km), with a travel time of about 04h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 232.6 miles (374.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 11m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Texas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between San Augustine and Austin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Augustine and Austin.
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Start on Columbia Street
88 m · 14 sec · Columbia Street
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Turn left onto South Liberty Street
114 m · 13 sec · South Liberty Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1530 ft · 33 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South Broadway Street
12 mi · 20 min · South Broadway Street
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Continue straight
29.7 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit right
32 m · 3 sec
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Turn straight onto North Medford Drive
77 m · 7 sec · North Medford Drive
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Take the ramp straight
856 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left
1.4 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 69 North, Loop 287 West: Tyler
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Loop 287 South, TX 103 West, FM 2680, US 69 Business: Kurth Drive
1.3 km · 2 min
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Turn left onto John Redditt Drive
1.1 km · 55 sec · John Redditt Drive
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Take the exit slight right
11.7 mi · 13 min
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Continue straight
31.3 mi · 34 min
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Turn right onto 5th Street
39 m · 2 sec · 5th Street
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Turn left onto East Houston Avenue
60 m · 6 sec · East Houston Avenue
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Turn left onto South 4th Street
88 m · 9 sec · South 4th Street
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Turn right onto East Goliad Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · East Goliad Avenue
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Turn left
132.5 mi · 2 hr 29 min
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Take the exit slight right
1567 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
7.7 mi · 8 min
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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 San Augustine and Austin.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
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133 mi · 02h 29m
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 San Augustine 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 San Augustine to Austin?
The road trip is about 267.2 miles (430 km) and usually takes 04h 35m 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?
Madisonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 133.4 miles from San Augustine and 133.7 miles from Austin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 232.6 miles (374.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.6 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 7:48 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.64 one way or $71.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around San Augustine and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Austin.
Stop Ideas Near Madisonville
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 Madisonville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between San Augustine and Austin. Straight-line distance: 232.6 mi (374.33 km).
#1 San Augustine
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,865 |
| Coordinates | 31.5299000, -94.1060300 |
| Altitude | 113 |
| 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: 430 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 19m |
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 | $35.64 | $71.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $40.10 | $80.19 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $43.29 | $86.59 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $37.65 | $75.31 |
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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