How far is Timpson, TX from Austin, TX?

The driving distance from Timpson, TX to Austin, TX is about 258.9 miles (416.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 228.1 miles (367.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 54m 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
258.93 mi
04h 27m
Flight
228.08 mi
367.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
228.08 mi
Kilometers
367.06 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
258.93 mi
Kilometers
416.71 km
Drive Time
04h 27m

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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 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Austin
Sun, Apr 19, 7:15 AM CDT
Return by in Timpson
Sun, Apr 19, 11:42 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Timpson
2026-04-19T02:47
Arrive Austin
Sun, Apr 19, 7:15 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 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
8:06 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Timpson
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
Madisonville
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Timpson
129.3 mi
02h 13m
To Austin
129.6 mi
02h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
70°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Ross Graves Drive

    62 m · 9 sec · Ross Graves Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Bear Drive

    118 m · 9 sec · Bear Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Jacob Street

    1244 ft · 28 sec · Jacob Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North 1st Street

    23.2 mi · 27 min · North 1st Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Northwest Stallings Drive

    6 mi · 7 min · Northwest Stallings Drive

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    1144 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South Fredonia Street

    2171 ft · 37 sec · South Fredonia Street

  8. 8

    Continue on West State Highway 7

    51.7 mi · 1 hr 5 min · West State Highway 7

  9. 9

    Turn right onto 5th Street

    39 m · 2 sec · 5th Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East Houston Avenue

    60 m · 6 sec · East Houston Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South 4th Street

    88 m · 9 sec · South 4th Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Goliad Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Goliad Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left

    132.5 mi · 2 hr 29 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    1567 ft · 44 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    7.7 mi · 8 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    21.4 mi · 25 min

  17. 17

    Continue on Manor Expressway

    6.1 mi · 6 min · Manor Expressway

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35 South, US 290 West

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    1.6 km · 1 min · Purple Heart Trail

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Purple Heart Trail

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Purple Heart Trail

  22. 22

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

    1096 ft · 27 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto North Interstate 35

    948 ft · 27 sec · North Interstate 35

  24. 24

    Turn right onto East 6th Street

    2578 ft · 1 min · East 6th Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Congress Avenue

    109 m · 18 sec · Congress Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto East 5th Street

    8 m · 1 sec · East 5th Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 5th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Timpson 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
27 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West State Highway 7
51.7 mi · 20%
East Goliad Avenue
31 mi · 12%
North 1st Street
23.2 mi · 9%
Manor Expressway
7.64 mi · 3%
Northwest Stallings Drive
6.21 mi · 2%
Purple Heart Trail
3.4 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

133 mi · 02h 29m

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 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.8 mi
228.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Madisonville
02h 13m from Timpson
Leave By
8:06 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Timpson and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Austin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Timpson to Austin?

The road trip is about 258.9 miles (416.7 km) and usually takes 04h 27m 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 129.3 miles from Timpson and 129.6 miles from Austin.

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

The direct path is about 228.1 miles (367.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.8 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 8:06 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.54 one way or $69.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Timpson and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Austin.

Stop Ideas Near Madisonville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Madisonville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Bryan, TX

54 mi away
301 East 26th Street
BUS

Prairie View, TX

98 mi away
44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Timpson and Austin. Straight-line distance: 228.08 mi (367.06 km).

Timpson

#1 Timpson

City in Shelby County, Texas, United States

Population1,130
Coordinates31.9037800, -94.3952000
Altitude119
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: Ross Graves Drive (-94.395323, 31.903713)
End: East 5th Street (-97.743073, 30.267115)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 417 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.14 gal
34.59 L · about $34.54
Round trip
$69.08
18.28 gal · 69.18 L
Estimated CO2
81.2 kg one way
Round trip: 162.5 kg / 358 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $34.54 $69.08
Mid-grade $4.25 $38.86 $77.73
Premium $4.59 $41.96 $83.92
Diesel $3.99 $36.50 $72.99

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Timpson and Austin. The current time is 02:47:52.

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.