How far is Troup, TX from Austin, TX?

The driving distance from Troup, TX to Austin, TX is about 226.9 miles (365.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 202.1 miles (325.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 25m 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
226.89 mi
04h 12m
Flight
202.09 mi
325.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
202.09 mi
Kilometers
325.24 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
226.89 mi
Kilometers
365.14 km
Drive Time
04h 12m

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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 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Austin
Sun, May 3, 11:56 AM CDT
Return by in Troup
Sun, May 3, 4:09 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Troup
2026-05-03T07:44
Arrive Austin
Sun, May 3, 11:56 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 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
8:34 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Troup
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Franklin
TX

City in Robertson County, Texas, United States

From Troup
111.1 mi
02h 06m
To Austin
115.8 mi
02h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
54°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Duval Street

    883 ft · 14 sec · East Duval Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Railroad Avenue

    17 mi · 19 min · South Railroad Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Jackson Street

    1531 ft · 26 sec · North Jackson Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Rusk Street

    1.2 mi · 1 min · East Rusk Street

  5. 5

    Continue on US Highway 79 West

    22.9 mi · 26 min · US Highway 79 West

  6. 6

    Continue on East Palestine Avenue

    3.5 mi · 5 min · East Palestine Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on West Oak Street

    11.7 mi · 14 min · West Oak Street

  8. 8

    Turn straight

    74.8 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    1.5 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    53.9 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Porter Street

    716 ft · 23 sec · Porter Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East 2nd Street

    6.9 mi · 9 min · East 2nd Street

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Chris Kelley Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Chris Kelley Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn left onto TX 130 Frontage Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · TX 130 Frontage Road

  16. 16

    Take the ramp slight left toward TX 130 Toll South: Austin, Pflugerville

    926 ft · 11 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Toll 130 South: Austin, Pflugerville

    1360 ft · 15 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway

    10 mi · 9 min · Pickle Parkway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward 290 Toll West: Austin

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Manor Expressway

    4.1 mi · 4 min · Manor Expressway

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  22. 22

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

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    1.6 km · 1 min · Purple Heart Trail

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on Purple Heart Trail

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Purple Heart Trail

  25. 25

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

    1096 ft · 27 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto North Interstate 35

    948 ft · 27 sec · North Interstate 35

  27. 27

    Turn right onto East 6th Street

    2578 ft · 1 min · East 6th Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Congress Avenue

    109 m · 18 sec · Congress Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn left onto East 5th Street

    8 m · 1 sec · East 5th Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 5th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Troup 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
30 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Oak Street
66.5 mi · 29%
US Highway 79 West
22.9 mi · 10%
South Railroad Avenue
17 mi · 7%
Pickle Parkway
10 mi · 4%
East 2nd Street
9.47 mi · 4%
Manor Expressway
5.71 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn straight

74.8 mi · 01h 25m

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 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.8 mi
202.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Franklin
02h 06m from Troup
Leave By
8:34 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Troup and Mostly Clear near Austin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 226.9 miles (365.1 km) and usually takes 04h 12m 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?

Franklin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111.1 miles from Troup and 115.8 miles from Austin.

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

The direct path is about 202.1 miles (325.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.8 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 8:34 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.27 one way or $60.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Troup and Mostly Clear near Austin.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Troup and Austin. Straight-line distance: 202.09 mi (325.24 km).

Troup

#1 Troup

American city

Population2,064
Coordinates32.1446000, -95.1205000
Altitude139
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: East Duval Street (-95.120501, 32.144541)
End: East 5th Street (-97.743073, 30.267115)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 365 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.01 gal
30.31 L · about $30.27
Round trip
$60.54
16.02 gal · 60.62 L
Estimated CO2
71.2 kg one way
Round trip: 142.4 kg / 314 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $30.27 $60.54
Mid-grade $4.25 $34.06 $68.12
Premium $4.59 $36.77 $73.55
Diesel $3.99 $31.98 $63.97

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Troup and Austin. The current time is 07:44:10.

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.