How far is Stanton, TX from Austin, TX?
The driving distance from Stanton, TX to Austin, TX is about 310.4 miles (499.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 271.5 miles (436.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 27m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 13m.
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 Concho County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Stanton and Austin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stanton and Austin.
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Start on South Saint Mary Street
26 m · 6 sec · South Saint Mary Street
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Turn right onto East Front Street
1.1 km · 58 sec · East Front Street
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Continue on East Business I-20
1.3 km · 1 min · East Business I-20
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Turn straight
119 m · 14 sec
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Take the ramp straight toward I 20 East: Abilene
1260 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
13.6 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 87 South: San Angelo
846 ft · 18 sec
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Turn straight onto West Interstate 20
1684 ft · 48 sec · West Interstate 20
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Take the ramp right
2016 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto William B Crooker Memorial Highway
44.3 mi · 44 min · William B Crooker Memorial Highway
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Continue on 4th Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · 4th Street
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Continue on US Highway 87 South
14.6 mi · 15 min · US Highway 87 South
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Continue straight
104.4 mi · 1 hr 55 min
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Turn right onto Bridge Street
2.8 mi · 3 min · Bridge Street
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Turn left onto State Highway 71
47.2 mi · 51 min · State Highway 71
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Turn left
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto Bessemer Avenue
1878 ft · 32 sec · Bessemer Avenue
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Continue on Ford Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Ford Street
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Turn left
63.3 mi · 1 hr 26 min
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Continue on State Highway 71 West
1.1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 71 West
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Continue straight
1091 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight right onto West US Highway 290
1.2 km · 59 sec · West US Highway 290
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Take the exit straight toward US 290 East, TX 71 East
590 ft · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto West US Highway 290
62 m · 3 sec · 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 Stanton and Austin.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US Highway 87 South
Continue straight
104 mi · 01h 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.
Sunny leaving Stanton and Mostly Cloudy near Austin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Stanton to Austin?
The road trip is about 310.4 miles (499.6 km) and usually takes 05h 13m 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?
Eden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 154.3 miles from Stanton and 156.2 miles from Austin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 271.5 miles (436.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.9 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 6:32 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.42 one way or $82.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Stanton and Mostly Cloudy near Austin.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Stanton and Austin. Straight-line distance: 271.48 mi (436.9 km).
#1 Stanton
City in Texas
| Population | 3,056 |
| Coordinates | 32.1292900, -101.7884600 |
| Altitude | 812 |
| 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: 500 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 52m |
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 | $41.42 | $82.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $46.60 | $93.20 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $50.32 | $100.63 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $43.76 | $87.53 |
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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