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

The driving distance from West Sharyland, TX to Austin, TX is about 332.6 miles (535.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 278.3 miles (447.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 24m 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
332.58 mi
05h 12m
Flight
278.29 mi
447.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
278.29 mi
Kilometers
447.86 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
332.58 mi
Kilometers
535.24 km
Drive Time
05h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Austin
Wed, Jun 3, 1:55 PM CDT
Return by in West Sharyland
Wed, Jun 3, 7:08 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Sharyland
2026-06-03T08:43
Arrive Austin
Wed, Jun 3, 1:55 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:12 AM to 1:12 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
6:36 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Sharyland
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
George West
TX

City in Texas, United States

From West Sharyland
157.5 mi
02h 36m
To Austin
175.1 mi
02h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph E
Destination
90°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Montana Street

    129 m · 21 sec · Montana Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Cerda Boulevard

    667 ft · 32 sec · Cerda Boulevard

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto 4 Mile Line

    1.4 km · 2 min · 4 Mile Line

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Conway Avenue

    3 mi · 4 min · North Conway Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    9.1 mi · 14 min

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North 10th Avenue

    122 m · 13 sec · North 10th Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West McIntyre Street

    115 m · 14 sec · West McIntyre Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North Closner Boulevard

    3.3 mi · 5 min · North Closner Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto North Expressway 281

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Expressway 281

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 69C North, US 281 North

    1516 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    68 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    70.2 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Nueces Street

    14.7 mi · 19 min · Nueces Street

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1199 ft · 16 sec

  15. 15

    Take the exit straight

    60.8 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 410, TX 130, US 281 South

    971 ft · 24 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 410 North, TX 130 North

    2383 ft · 58 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Connally Loop

    10.6 mi · 12 min · Connally Loop

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto North Pan Am Expressway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    7.4 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  21. 21

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail

  22. 22

    Continue on Interstate Highway 35

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35

  23. 23

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    46.7 mi · 51 min · Purple Heart Trail

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward 6th - 12th Streets

    665 ft · 24 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto East 6th Street

    2863 ft · 1 min · East 6th Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Congress Avenue

    109 m · 18 sec · Congress Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto East 5th Street

    8 m · 1 sec · East 5th Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 5th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Sharyland 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
28 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69C North
139 mi · 42%
Nueces Street
75.7 mi · 23%
Purple Heart Trail
58.6 mi · 18%
North Conway Avenue
12.1 mi · 4%
Connally Loop
10.6 mi · 3%
North Pan Am Expressway
10.2 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 69C North

Keep slight right

70.2 mi · 01h 20m

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 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+54.3 mi
278.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
George West
02h 36m from West Sharyland
Leave By
6:36 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving West Sharyland 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 Sharyland to Austin?

The road trip is about 332.6 miles (535.2 km) and usually takes 05h 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?

George West is a useful midpoint, sitting about 157.5 miles from West Sharyland and 175.1 miles from Austin.

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

The direct path is about 278.3 miles (447.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.3 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 6:36 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.33 one way or $88.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 104.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Sharyland and Austin. Straight-line distance: 278.29 mi (447.86 km).

West Sharyland

#1 West Sharyland

Census designated place

Population2,309
Coordinates26.2725700, -98.3286300
Altitude52
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: Montana Street (-98.329141, 26.27262)
End: East 5th Street (-97.743073, 30.267115)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 535 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.73 gal
44.42 L · about $44.33
Round trip
$88.66
23.46 gal · 88.84 L
Estimated CO2
104.2 kg one way
Round trip: 208.5 kg / 460 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $44.33 $88.66
Mid-grade $4.25 $49.88 $99.75
Premium $4.59 $53.85 $107.70
Diesel $3.99 $46.84 $93.68

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 · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between West Sharyland and Austin. The current time is 08:43:42.

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.