How far is Sherwood Shores, TX from Austin, TX?

The driving distance from Sherwood Shores, TX to Austin, TX is about 288.8 miles (464.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 253.6 miles (408.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
288.84 mi
04h 37m
Flight
253.56 mi
408.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
253.56 mi
Kilometers
408.07 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
288.84 mi
Kilometers
464.84 km
Drive Time
04h 37m

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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 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Austin
Sun, Nov 8, 1:25 PM CST
Return by in Sherwood Shores
Sun, Nov 8, 6:02 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sherwood Shores
2026-11-08T08:48
Arrive Austin
Sun, Nov 8, 1:25 PM CST
Route Timing
04h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 PM CST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:46 AM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sherwood Shores
9:00 PM CST
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
Itasca
TX

City in Texas, U.

From Sherwood Shores
141.1 mi
02h 18m
To Austin
147.8 mi
02h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 mph
Destination
63°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sherwood Shores and Austin.

  1. 1

    Start on Hillcrest Circle

    1.3 km · 2 min · Hillcrest Circle

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 377

    12.8 mi · 14 min · US Highway 377

  3. 3

    Continue on Highway 377 North

    1.2 km · 1 min · Highway 377 North

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    1952 ft · 55 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Highway 82 West

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Highway 82 West

  6. 6

    Continue on East US Highway 82

    12.3 mi · 14 min · East US Highway 82

  7. 7

    Continue on J M Lindsay Boulevard

    115 m · 10 sec · J M Lindsay Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North Interstate 35

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Interstate 35

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight left

    984 ft · 24 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    29.2 mi · 30 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35W South, FM 1515: Fort Worth

    17.2 mi · 19 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35W TEXpress

    16.7 mi · 17 min · I 35W TEXpress

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto North South Freeway

    84.6 mi · 1 hr 28 min · North South Freeway

  14. 14

    Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

  15. 15

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    37.9 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    55.8 mi · 59 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Purple Heart Trail

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Purple Heart Trail

  18. 18

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

    1096 ft · 27 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto North Interstate 35

    948 ft · 27 sec · North Interstate 35

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East 6th Street

    2578 ft · 1 min · East 6th Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Congress Avenue

    109 m · 18 sec · Congress Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East 5th Street

    8 m · 1 sec · East 5th Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 5th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sherwood Shores 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
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
96.1 mi · 33%
North South Freeway
84.6 mi · 29%
North Interstate 35
30.3 mi · 11%
I 35W South
17.2 mi · 6%
I 35W TEXpress
16.7 mi · 6%
US Highway 377
12.8 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 37m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.2 mi
253.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Itasca
02h 18m from Sherwood Shores
Leave By
7:46 AM CST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Sherwood Shores and Rain Showers near Austin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sherwood Shores to Austin?

The road trip is about 288.8 miles (464.8 km) and usually takes 04h 37m 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?

Itasca is a useful midpoint, sitting about 141.1 miles from Sherwood Shores and 147.8 miles from Austin.

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

The direct path is about 253.6 miles (408.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.2 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 AM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.14 one way or $72.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sherwood Shores and Rain Showers near Austin.

Stop Ideas Near Itasca

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Itasca and the surrounding midpoint area.
Historic City Hall
Scenic stop 6.5 mi away

Historic City Hall

Hillsboro , TX
127/129 E Franklin St, Hillsboro, TX 76645
Rating 4.6/5 24 reviews Museum
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 9.8 mi away

Milford City Hall, Police Station, Municipal Court

Milford , TX
107 S Main St, Milford, TX 76670
Rating 1.7/5 3 reviews City Hall,City government office
Town Hall Estates Hillsboro
Nearby stop 6.5 mi away

Town Hall Estates Hillsboro

Hillsboro , TX
300 Happy Ln, Hillsboro, TX 76645
Rating 4.1/5 14 reviews Non-profit organization,Nursing home,Occupational therapist,Physical therapy clinic

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Cleburne

30 mi away
206 North Border St.
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

68 mi away
1001 Jones Street
BUS

Waco, TX

68 mi away
301 South 8th Street
RAIL

Union Station

76 mi away
400 South Houston St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sherwood Shores and Austin. Straight-line distance: 253.56 mi (408.07 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Sherwood Shores

Sherwood Shores is a place in Texas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.8523200, -96.8177800
Altitude219
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: Hillcrest Circle (-96.817749, 33.851464)
End: East 5th Street (-97.743073, 30.267115)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 465 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.19 gal
38.58 L · about $36.14
Round trip
$72.29
20.38 gal · 77.16 L
Estimated CO2
90.6 kg one way
Round trip: 181.1 kg / 399 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.55 $36.14 $72.29
Mid-grade $4.06 $41.38 $82.76
Premium $4.44 $45.23 $90.47
Diesel $5.65 $57.58 $115.17

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Sherwood Shores and Austin. The current time is 08:48:12.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.