How far is Tahoka, TX from Austin, TX?

The driving distance from Tahoka, TX to Austin, TX is about 357.8 miles (575.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 311.1 miles (500.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 34m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
357.86 mi
05h 47m
Flight
311.11 mi
500.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
311.11 mi
Kilometers
500.68 km
Flight Time
00h 37m

Driving Distance

Road route
357.86 mi
Kilometers
575.92 km
Drive Time
05h 47m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Austin
Thu, Apr 23, 3:20 AM CDT
Return by in Tahoka
Thu, Apr 23, 9:07 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tahoka
2026-04-22T21:33
Arrive Austin
Thu, Apr 23, 3:20 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:47 AM to 1:47 PM CDT

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

Leave by
5:26 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tahoka
9:00 PM CDT
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
Coleman
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Tahoka
178.5 mi
02h 53m
To Austin
179.3 mi
02h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tahoka and Austin.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    2521 ft · 29 sec

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight right toward Loop 472: Tahoka

    134 m · 18 sec

  3. 3

    Turn sharp right onto East Access Road

    3084 ft · 2 min · East Access Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Lockwood Street

    24.4 mi · 36 min · Lockwood Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Broadway Street

    1998 ft · 49 sec · South Broadway Street

  6. 6

    Continue on US Highway 84

    74.6 mi · 1 hr 15 min · US Highway 84

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene

    6.5 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward SH 70 South, SH 70 Business: Sweetwater, San Angelo

    737 ft · 18 sec

  9. 9

    Turn slight left onto Southwest Georgia Avenue

    624 ft · 17 sec · Southwest Georgia Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Lamar Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Lamar Street

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 70

    10.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 70

  12. 12

    Turn left onto State Highway 153

    69 mi · 1 hr 14 min · State Highway 153

  13. 13

    Continue on West Walnut Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Walnut Street

  14. 14

    Continue on East Walnut Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left

    9.4 mi · 11 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    21.5 mi · 25 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Garmon Drive

    1.3 mi · 1 min · Garmon Drive

  18. 18

    Continue on US Highway 84 East

    29.2 mi · 33 min · US Highway 84 East

  19. 19

    Turn right

    22.2 mi · 25 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    14.8 mi · 15 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto North US Highway 281

    79 m · 4 sec · North US Highway 281

  22. 22

    Continue on North Key Avenue

    2.3 mi · 5 min · North Key Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on South US Highway 183

    35.3 mi · 38 min · South US Highway 183

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    2151 ft · 30 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on 183A Toll Road

    14.3 mi · 14 min · 183A Toll Road

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    7.5 mi · 9 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward Loop 1: Mopac Boulevard

    2127 ft · 52 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on Loop 1 South: Mopac Boulevard South

    2119 ft · 52 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto North Mopac Expressway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · North Mopac Expressway

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight left toward Express 1 Toll

    129 m · 10 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight left

    3.9 mi · 4 min

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right

    1.1 km · 1 min

  33. 33

    Keep slight left to continue on West 5th Street

    1602 ft · 39 sec

  34. 34

    Turn straight onto West 5th Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West 5th Street

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 5th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tahoka and Austin.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
35 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 84
74.6 mi · 21%
State Highway 153
69 mi · 19%
US Highway 84 East
44 mi · 12%
South US Highway 183
35.7 mi · 10%
Lockwood Street
24.4 mi · 7%
East Walnut Street
22.4 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 84

Continue on US Highway 84

74.6 mi · 01h 15m

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
05h 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.7 mi
311.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coleman
02h 53m from Tahoka
Leave By
5:26 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Tahoka 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 Tahoka to Austin?

The road trip is about 357.8 miles (575.9 km) and usually takes 05h 47m 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?

Coleman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 178.5 miles from Tahoka and 179.3 miles from Austin.

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

The direct path is about 311.1 miles (500.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.7 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 5:26 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.73 one way or $95.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 112.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Tahoka and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Austin.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tahoka and Austin. Straight-line distance: 311.11 mi (500.68 km).

Tahoka

#1 Tahoka

City in Texas, USA

Population2,665
Coordinates33.1667600, -101.7937700
Altitude939
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: US 87 North (-101.793799, 33.16676)
End: East 5th Street (-97.743073, 30.267115)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 576 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.63 gal
47.8 L · about $47.73
Round trip
$95.46
25.26 gal · 95.6 L
Estimated CO2
112.2 kg one way
Round trip: 224.5 kg / 495 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $47.73 $95.46
Mid-grade $4.25 $53.70 $107.41
Premium $4.59 $57.98 $115.97
Diesel $3.99 $50.43 $100.86

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Tahoka and Austin. The current time is 21:33:30.

Distance to Other Cities

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