How far is Taft Southwest (historical), TX from Austin, TX?
The driving distance from Taft Southwest (historical), TX to Austin, TX is about 188.5 miles (303.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 159.8 miles (257.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 07m 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 03m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Taft Southwest (historical) and Austin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Taft Southwest (historical) and Austin.
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Start on Davis Road
2306 ft · 53 sec · Davis Road
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Turn left onto Railroad Avenue
1595 ft · 21 sec · Railroad Avenue
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Continue on US Highway 181
6 mi · 7 min · US Highway 181
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Continue on State Highway 89
4.1 mi · 5 min · State Highway 89
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Continue on US Highway 181
16 mi · 18 min · US Highway 181
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Continue on South 8th Street
1.3 km · 56 sec · South 8th Street
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Continue on US Highway 181 South
40.2 mi · 46 min · US Highway 181 South
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Continue on South Sunset Strip Drive
1.2 mi · 1 min · South Sunset Strip Drive
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Keep slight left to continue on East Main Street
71 m · 4 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on Helena Road
8.4 mi · 11 min · Helena Road
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Turn straight onto State Highway 80
23.6 mi · 26 min · State Highway 80
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Continue on South Nixon Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · South Nixon Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 80 North
30.8 mi · 35 min · State Highway 80 North
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Continue on US 183
10.1 mi · 12 min · US 183
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Continue on South Colorado Street
4.9 mi · 9 min · South Colorado Street
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Continue on United States Highway 183
1282 ft · 17 sec · United States Highway 183
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Keep slight left to continue on TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco
2447 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway
9.8 mi · 9 min · Pickle Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 183 North: Austin
1920 ft · 47 sec
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Continue on US Highway 183 South
11.8 mi · 15 min · US Highway 183 South
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Continue on Bergstrom Expressway
1.1 km · 41 sec · Bergstrom Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Loop 111: Cesar Chavez Street, 5th Street, 6th Street, 7th Street, Airport Boulevard
2724 ft · 54 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on East 7th Street
2.8 mi · 5 min · East 7th Street
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Turn left onto Brushy Street
107 m · 18 sec · Brushy Street
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Turn right onto East 6th Street
3066 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 Taft Southwest (historical) 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.
US Highway 181 South
Continue on US Highway 181 South
40.2 mi · 00h 46m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Taft Southwest (historical) 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 Taft Southwest (historical) to Austin?
The road trip is about 188.5 miles (303.4 km) and usually takes 03h 03m 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?
Nixon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.3 miles from Taft Southwest (historical) and 100.2 miles from Austin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 159.8 miles (257.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.7 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 $25.13 one way or $50.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Taft Southwest (historical) and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Austin.
Stop Ideas Near Nixon
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 Nixon.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Taft Southwest (historical) and Austin. Straight-line distance: 159.77 mi (257.13 km).
#1 Taft Southwest (historical)
Census designated place
| Population | 1,460 |
| Coordinates | 27.9739100, -97.4030500 |
| Altitude | 16 |
| 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: 303 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 21m |
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 | $25.13 | $50.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $28.28 | $56.55 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $30.53 | $61.06 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $26.55 | $53.11 |
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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