How far is Wink, TX from Austin, TX?

The driving distance from Wink, TX to Austin, TX is about 409.7 miles (659.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 336.7 miles (541.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
409.73 mi
06h 38m
Flight
336.72 mi
541.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
336.72 mi
Kilometers
541.9 km
Flight Time
00h 40m

Driving Distance

Road route
409.73 mi
Kilometers
659.39 km
Drive Time
06h 38m

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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 06h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Austin
Wed, May 13, 4:11 AM CDT
Return by in Wink
Wed, May 13, 10:50 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wink
2026-05-12T21:32
Arrive Austin
Wed, May 13, 4:11 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:39 PM to 2:09 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wink
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Ozona
TX

Census designated place

From Wink
213.8 mi
03h 19m
To Austin
195.9 mi
03h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
96°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
85°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Southwest 1st Street

    24 m · 6 sec · Southwest 1st Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Hendricks Boulevard

    866 ft · 15 sec · Hendricks Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on South State Highway 115

    15.7 mi · 23 min · South State Highway 115

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 20 West: El Paso

    1421 ft · 35 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    23.4 mi · 22 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 285: Carlsbad, Fort Stockton

    1232 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left

    49.6 mi · 57 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Interstate 10 West

    130 m · 12 sec · Interstate 10 West

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight toward I 10 East: San Antonio

    1597 ft · 39 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor

    219.2 mi · 3 hr 26 min · La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 290 East: Fredericksburg

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue on US Highway 290

    39 mi · 42 min · US Highway 290

  13. 13

    Continue on West Main Street

    3.5 mi · 8 min · West Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on East US Highway 290

    27.2 mi · 31 min · East US Highway 290

  15. 15

    Continue on West Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    724 ft · 19 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto South US Highway 281

    5.4 mi · 6 min · South US Highway 281

  18. 18

    Turn slight left onto East US Highway 290

    30.9 mi · 38 min · East US Highway 290

  19. 19

    Continue on West US Highway 290

    1424 ft · 18 sec · West US Highway 290

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight left

    892 ft · 22 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on West US Highway 290

    2 mi · 2 min · West US Highway 290

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Loop 1 North

    1.1 km · 2 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto South Mopac Expressway

    4 mi · 5 min · South Mopac Expressway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward 5th Street, Lake Austin Boulevard, Cesar Chavez Street

    659 ft · 12 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on West 5th Street, Lake Austin Boulevard

    775 ft · 15 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on 5th Street

    37 m · 2 sec

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto West 5th Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · West 5th Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 5th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wink 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
29 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
4 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor
219 mi · 54%
East US Highway 290
58.1 mi · 14%
US Highway 290
39 mi · 10%
I 20 West
23.7 mi · 6%
South State Highway 115
15.7 mi · 4%
South US Highway 281
5.41 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor

Merge slight left onto La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor

219 mi · 03h 26m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 38m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+73 mi
336.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ozona
03h 19m from Wink
Leave By
10:42 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Wink and Sunny near Austin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 409.7 miles (659.4 km) and usually takes 06h 38m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Ozona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 213.8 miles from Wink and 195.9 miles from Austin.

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

The direct path is about 336.7 miles (541.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 73 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $54.64 one way or $109.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 128.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wink and Sunny near Austin.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wink and Austin. Straight-line distance: 336.72 mi (541.9 km).

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#1 Wink

City in Winkler County, Texas, United States

Population1,014
Coordinates31.7512400, -103.1598900
Altitude851
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: Southwest 1st Street (-103.159921, 31.751323)
End: East 5th Street (-97.743073, 30.267115)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 659 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.46 gal
54.73 L · about $54.64
Round trip
$109.29
28.92 gal · 109.46 L
Estimated CO2
128.5 kg one way
Round trip: 257 kg / 567 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $54.64 $109.29
Mid-grade $4.25 $61.48 $122.97
Premium $4.59 $66.39 $132.77
Diesel $3.99 $57.74 $115.48

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Wink and Austin. The current time is 21:32:43.

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.