How far is West Tawakoni, TX from Austin, TX?
The driving distance from West Tawakoni, TX to Austin, TX is about 245.4 miles (394.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 207.6 miles (334.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 04m 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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Flight Distance
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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 02m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in McLennan County, Texas
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Tawakoni and Austin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Tawakoni and Austin.
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Start on the route
27 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto Lake Country Road
1659 ft · 1 min · Lake Country Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Rabbit Cove Road
2892 ft · 1 min · East Rabbit Cove Road
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Turn right onto Mays Lane
1 mi · 3 min · Mays Lane
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West State Highway 276
2934 ft · 50 sec · West State Highway 276
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Continue on East Quinlan Parkway
4.7 mi · 7 min · East Quinlan Parkway
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Turn left onto South State Highway 34
14.6 mi · 22 min · South State Highway 34
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Turn right onto East High Street
2370 ft · 1 min · East High Street
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Turn left onto North Rockwall Avenue
707 ft · 20 sec · North Rockwall Avenue
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Turn right onto West Moore Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Moore Avenue
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Turn left onto FM 148
2.1 mi · 3 min · FM 148
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Take the ramp right toward I 20 West: Dallas
1316 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
18 mi · 19 min
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Merge slight right onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
11.8 mi · 13 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35E South: Waco
1.6 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto South R L Thornton Freeway
80.3 mi · 1 hr 22 min · South R L Thornton Freeway
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Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.6 mi · 8 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
37.9 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight left
55.8 mi · 59 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Purple Heart Trail
2.4 mi · 3 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward 8th–3rd Streets, Huston-Tillotson University
1096 ft · 27 sec
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Turn straight onto North Interstate 35
948 ft · 27 sec · North Interstate 35
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Turn right onto East 6th Street
2578 ft · 1 min · East 6th Street
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Turn left onto Congress Avenue
109 m · 18 sec · Congress Avenue
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Turn left onto East 5th Street
8 m · 1 sec · East 5th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 5th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Tawakoni and Austin.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
South R L Thornton Freeway
Merge slight left onto South R L Thornton Freeway
80.3 mi · 01h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving West Tawakoni and Sunny near Austin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Tawakoni to Austin?
The road trip is about 245.4 miles (394.9 km) and usually takes 04h 02m 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?
West is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120.5 miles from West Tawakoni and 124.8 miles from Austin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 207.6 miles (334.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.8 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 8:56 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.73 one way or $65.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around West Tawakoni and Sunny near Austin.
Stop Ideas Near West
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Historic City Hall
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West.
Waco, TX
McGregor
Cleburne
Temple
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Tawakoni and Austin. Straight-line distance: 207.62 mi (334.13 km).
#1 West Tawakoni
City in Hunt County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,994 |
| Coordinates | 32.8937300, -96.0294100 |
| Altitude | 139 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Austin
The eleventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the Austin metropolitan area.
| Population | 995,484 |
| Coordinates | 30.2671500, -97.7430600 |
| Altitude | 149 |
| Country | United States |
End: East 5th Street (-97.743073, 30.267115)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 395 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 03m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $32.73 | $65.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $36.82 | $73.64 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $39.76 | $79.52 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $34.58 | $69.16 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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