How far is Willis, TX from Austin, TX?
The driving distance from Willis, TX to Austin, TX is about 155.8 miles (250.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 135.4 miles (217.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Washington County, Texas, US
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Willis and Austin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Willis and Austin.
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Start on East Stewart Street
11 m · 8 sec · East Stewart Street
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Turn left onto North Danville Street
110 m · 10 sec · North Danville Street
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Turn right onto West Montgomery Street
1.6 km · 2 min · West Montgomery Street
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Continue on FM 1097 West
13.4 mi · 24 min · FM 1097 West
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Liberty Street
1626 ft · 38 sec · North Liberty Street
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Turn right onto Lone Star Parkway
2 mi · 3 min · Lone Star Parkway
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Turn right
22.5 mi · 32 min
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Continue on Spur 515
1.3 km · 1 min · Spur 515
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South La Salle Street
1.5 km · 1 min · South La Salle Street
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Turn left onto East Washington Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · East Washington Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 105
21.6 mi · 28 min · State Highway 105
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Continue straight
2955 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto North Chappell Hill Street
1376 ft · 30 sec · North Chappell Hill Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
2 mi · 4 min · East Main Street
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Continue on US Highway 290 West
53.2 mi · 59 min · US Highway 290 West
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Continue straight
21.4 mi · 25 min
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Continue on Manor Expressway
6.1 mi · 6 min · Manor Expressway
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Continue straight
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35 South, US 290 West
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
1.6 km · 1 min · Purple Heart Trail
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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 Willis 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.
US Highway 290 West
Continue on US Highway 290 West
53.2 mi · 00h 59m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Willis 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 Willis to Austin?
The road trip is about 155.8 miles (250.7 km) and usually takes 02h 58m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Burton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.5 miles from Willis and 78.2 miles from Austin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 135.4 miles (217.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.75 one way or $41.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Willis and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Austin.
Stop Ideas Near Burton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Willis and Austin. Straight-line distance: 135.38 mi (217.87 km).
#1 Willis
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 7,122 |
| Coordinates | 30.4249300, -95.4799400 |
| Altitude | 116 |
| 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: 251 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 56m |
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 | $20.75 | $41.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $23.34 | $46.69 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $25.20 | $50.41 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $21.92 | $43.84 |
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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