How far is West Livingston, TX from Austin, TX?

The driving distance from West Livingston, TX to Austin, TX is about 200.2 miles (322.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 165.9 miles (267 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 12m 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
200.22 mi
03h 36m
Flight
165.91 mi
267.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
165.91 mi
Kilometers
267.01 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
200.22 mi
Kilometers
322.23 km
Drive Time
03h 36m

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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 03h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Austin
Sat, Apr 18, 10:30 PM CDT
Return by in West Livingston
Sun, Apr 19, 2:06 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Livingston
2026-04-18T18:53
Arrive Austin
Sat, Apr 18, 10:30 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM CDT

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

Leave by
9:48 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Livingston
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
Fairview
TX

Town in Texas, United States

From West Livingston
100 mi
01h 48m
To Austin
100.2 mi
01h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Livingston and Austin.

  1. 1

    Start on Mangum Road

    22 m · 5 sec · Mangum Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto FM 350 South

    3 mi · 7 min · FM 350 South

  3. 3

    Turn left

    40.4 mi · 46 min

  4. 4

    Continue on 11th Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · 11th Street

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 30 West

    46.6 mi · 54 min · State Highway 30 West

  6. 6

    Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 158

    1.1 km · 1 min · Farm-to-Market Road 158

  7. 7

    Continue on Boonville Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Boonville Road

  8. 8

    Continue on East William J Bryan Parkway

    2.2 mi · 4 min · East William J Bryan Parkway

  9. 9

    Continue on West William J Bryan Parkway

    1.6 km · 2 min · West William J Bryan Parkway

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West State Highway 21

    58.8 mi · 1 hr 5 min · West State Highway 21

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    1567 ft · 44 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    7.7 mi · 8 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    21.4 mi · 25 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Manor Expressway

    6.1 mi · 6 min · Manor Expressway

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

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

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    1.6 km · 1 min · Purple Heart Trail

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Purple Heart Trail

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Purple Heart Trail

  19. 19

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

    1096 ft · 27 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto North Interstate 35

    948 ft · 27 sec · North Interstate 35

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East 6th Street

    2578 ft · 1 min · East 6th Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Congress Avenue

    109 m · 18 sec · Congress Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East 5th Street

    8 m · 1 sec · East 5th Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 5th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West State Highway 21
88.2 mi · 44%
State Highway 30 West
46.6 mi · 23%
Manor Expressway
7.64 mi · 4%
Purple Heart Trail
3.4 mi · 2%
Boonville Road
3.26 mi · 2%
FM 350 South
2.99 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West State Highway 21

Turn left onto West State Highway 21

58.8 mi · 01h 05m

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
03h 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.3 mi
165.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fairview
01h 48m from West Livingston
Leave By
9:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving West Livingston 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 West Livingston to Austin?

The road trip is about 200.2 miles (322.2 km) and usually takes 03h 36m 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?

Fairview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100 miles from West Livingston and 100.2 miles from Austin.

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

The direct path is about 165.9 miles (267 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.3 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 9:48 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.72 one way or $53.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around West Livingston and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Austin.

Stop Ideas Near Fairview

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fairview, 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 Fairview.

BUS

Bryan, TX

7 mi away
301 East 26th Street
BUS

Prairie View, TX

77 mi away
44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n
RAIL

Taylor

94 mi away
118 East First St.
RAIL

Temple

100 mi away
315 West Ave B

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Livingston and Austin. Straight-line distance: 165.91 mi (267.01 km).

West Livingston

#1 West Livingston

Census designated place

Population8,071
Coordinates30.6982500, -95.0018800
Altitude43
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: Mangum Road (-95.001897, 30.698207)
End: East 5th Street (-97.743073, 30.267115)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 322 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.07 gal
26.75 L · about $26.72
Round trip
$53.44
14.14 gal · 53.5 L
Estimated CO2
62.8 kg one way
Round trip: 125.7 kg / 277 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $26.72 $53.44
Mid-grade $4.25 $30.06 $60.12
Premium $4.59 $32.46 $64.92
Diesel $3.99 $28.23 $56.46

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between West Livingston and Austin. The current time is 18:53:55.

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.