Trip from Austin, TX to Euless, TX

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 38m

Distance

205.1 mi

330 km

Drive Score

10/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$28

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min

4 AM

3h 26m ★

6 AM

3h 39m

8 AM

4h 4m

10 AM

3h 48m

12 PM

3h 45m

3 PM

3h 49m

5 PM

4h 3m

8 PM

3h 31m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Austin, TX

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city in Tarrant County, Texas, United States

Euless, TX

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Trip Overview

Traveling from Austin to Euless covers 205.1 miles and typically takes about 3 hours and 38 minutes behind the wheel. Because both cities are located within the Great Plains region of Texas, you will experience a consistent landscape throughout your journey. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay unless you prefer a slower pace. Plan for approximately $31 in fuel costs to complete the trek. By utilizing a mix of local streets like Red River and East 7th before transitioning to Interstate 35, you can manage the distance efficiently. It is a straightforward transit that avoids the complexity of multi-day travel planning.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

102.5 miles from Austin, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 49m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Purple Heart Trail	129.2 mi	2h 14m
I 35W	52.1 mi	55m
Airport Freeway	15.4 mi	17m
South Jack Kultgen Expressway	6.6 mi	7m
East 5th Street	0.3 mi	<1m
US 377	0.3 mi	<1m
North Interstate 35	0.2 mi	<1m
East 7th Street	0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Purple Heart Trail — 129.2 mi, about 2h 14m

Traffic on I-35

Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 44 FHWA count stations on your route.

Peak

3 PM

~3,438 veh/hr typical · worst 4,158

Quietest

2 AM

~581 veh/hr

Peak-to-quiet ratio

5.9×

busier at peak than in the quiet hours

12a 6a noon 6p 11p

Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Austin, TX and Euless, TX.

Start on East 5th Street

0.3 mi · 52 sec · East 5th Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn left onto Red River Street

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Red River Street

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto East 7th Street

0.1 mi · 17 sec · East 7th Street

Use the right lane.

Turn left onto North Interstate 35

0.2 mi · 26 sec · North Interstate 35

Use the left lane.

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 22 sec

Toward I 35 North, US 290 East

Merge onto I 35; US 290

0.6 mi · 42 sec · Purple Heart Trail

Keep slight right at fork onto I 35; US 290

96 mi · 1 hr 40 min · Purple Heart Trail

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 35

6.6 mi · 7 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 35; US 77

33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 35W

52 mi · 55 min · I 35W

Toward I 35W: Fort Worth Use the slight left lane.

Take the exit onto US 377

0.3 mi · 25 sec · US 377

Exit 52B Toward TX 121 North, US 377 North: DFW Airport, Belknap Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto TX 121

8.2 mi · 9 min · Airport Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto TX 121; TX 183

7.1 mi · 8 min · Airport Freeway

Exit 22A Toward TX 121 North, TX 183 East: DFW Airport, Dallas Use the slight right lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 43 sec

Toward Euless, Main Street Use the slight right lane.

Turn straight onto West Airport Freeway

332 ft · 7 sec · West Airport Freeway

Turn right onto North Main Street

406 ft · 13 sec · North Main Street

Turn left onto TX 10

281 ft · 12 sec · West Euless Boulevard

Arrive at destination

TX 10

Trip Plan

Since this is a manageable 3-hour and 38-minute drive, you have plenty of flexibility to depart whenever it suits your schedule. You should plan for at least one stop to break up the journey, which helps maintain your alertness during the more technical sections of the route. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, as the $31 budget assumes consistent driving conditions; local traffic can occasionally impact your efficiency. Because you are navigating through city-focused roads early on, try to avoid peak rush hours to minimize time spent in congestion. A helpful tip for this specific route is to familiarize yourself with the transition from the initial local streets to Interstate 35 before you leave to ensure a smoother start.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 102.5 miles from Austin, TX, or about 1h 49m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 129.2 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 45 miles or 48m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 102.5 miles or 1h 49m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 57m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Euless, TX than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Austin, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Austin, TX

This is one driving day of about 205.1 miles and 3h 38m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 miles from Austin, TX.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on Purple Heart Trail for about 129.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Waco, TX

103 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Jarrell, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 45 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Waco, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 102.5 miles from Austin, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

0.3 mi from route

Service Plaza

0.3 mi from route

Austin Bat Tours

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour

Austin, Texas

Hours: 9 am–10 pm

Visit website

Doris D Miller Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

Waco, Texas

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Bicentennial Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour

Crowley, Texas

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+18172972201

5 of 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 204.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in | East 7th Street

Turn right onto East 7th Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

136.8 mi into trip | ~2h 24m in | I 35W

Keep slight left at fork onto I 35W toward I 35W: Fort Worth

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 35W: Fort Worth

188.9 mi into trip | ~3h 19m in | US 377

Take the exit onto US 377 toward TX 121 North, US 377 North: DFW Airport, Belknap Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 52B Toward TX 121 North, US 377 North: DFW Airport,...

197.4 mi into trip | ~3h 29m in | TX 121; TX 183 / Airport Freeway

Keep slight right at fork onto TX 121; TX 183 / Airport Freeway toward TX 121 North, TX 183 East: DFW Airport, Dallas

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 22A Toward TX 121 North, TX 183 East: DFW Airport,...

204.5 mi into trip | ~3h 37m in

Take the exit toward Euless, Main Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward Euless, Main Street

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$28.09 one way

$56.18 round trip

$3.48/gal 25.4 MPG avg 72 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$3.89	$31.38	$62.76
premium	$4.23	$34.12	$68.23
diesel	$4.80	$38.73	$77.45

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$28

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$53–$78

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 71.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	61.5	0	$21.54	$9.84
Efficient EV	51.3	0	$17.95	$8.20
EV Truck/SUV	82	1	$28.71	$13.13

Gas CO2

72 kg

EV CO2

24 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Jul 19, 2026

Origin

Austin, TX

Morning in Austin on Sunday

Local time

6:09 AM

CDT

Current temp

76°F

Mostly Cloudy

S 5 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued July 18 at 8:46PM CDT until July 19 at 9:01AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued July 18 at 8:45PM CDT until July 18 at 11:45PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Destination

Euless, TX

Morning in Euless on Sunday

Local time

6:09 AM

CDT

Current temp

78°F

Partly Cloudy

S 5 to 10 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued July 18 at 8:46PM CDT until July 19 at 9:01AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued July 18 at 8:45PM CDT until July 18 at 11:45PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

2 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

3h 38m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Waco Mammoth National Monument

National Monument

Standing as tall as 14 feet and weighing 20,000 pounds, Columbian mammoths roamed across what is present-day Texas thousands of years ago. Today, the fossil specimens represent the nation's first and...

5 mi from route ~12 min detour Free near mile 106.1

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise, as this route emphasizes navigating through local infrastructure. You will start your journey on Red River Street and East 7th Street, where there is effectively zero miles of uninterrupted highway driving. Because the highway share is 0%, your attention will be required for frequent turns and local traffic patterns. The road personality shifts from the immediate urban feel of Austin toward the broader connectivity of Interstate 35 as you head north. This is a hands-on driving experience that demands your focus, contrasting significantly with the long, straight stretches found on more rural highways.

36% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.

18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 129.2 mi on Purple Heart Trail.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near East 7th Street.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 205.1 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (East 7th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 136.8 miles (I 35W): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 188.9 miles (US 377): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

836 ft 406 ft

Total Climb

915 ft

Total Descent

818 ft

Highest Point

836 ft

~43.9 mi in

Elevation Range

430 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Austin, TX

Full guide →

“City of the Violet Crown” · Founded 1835

Austin is a city of about 1,054,000 (2026) surpassing Fort Worth to become the 4th most populous city in Texas. It is on the southeast edge of the Hill Country region of Texas, making it the fourth-largest city in the state and the 11th-largest in the country. It is the capital of Texas and a college town, and also a center of an alternative culture away from the major cities on the US coasts, though the city is rapidly gentrifying with its rising popularity. Austin's attitude is commonly emblazoned about town on T-shirts and bumper stickers that read: "Keep Austin Weird." Austin is also marketed as the Live Music Capital of the World due to the large number of venues.

Top landmarks

• Texas State Capitol — capitol and seat of government of the U.S. state of Texas
• Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum — presidential library and museum for U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson in Austin,...
• Texas State Cemetery — historic cemetery in Austin, Texas, USA

Arriving in Euless, TX

Full guide →

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 38m. Total distance: 205.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 129.2 miles on Purple Heart Trail. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 20 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Euless, TX before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 20 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

Yes — Waco Mammoth National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Possible but tiring. At 3.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Euless, TX, but most travelers stay overnight.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from Austin, TX to Euless, TX

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Traffic on I-35

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Stops Along Your Drive

Hill County Northbound Rest Area

Love's Travel Stop

Flying J Travel Plaza

Pilot Travel Center

Hill County Southbound Rest Area

Flying J Travel Center

Love's Travel Stop

Buc-ee's

QuikTrip

QuikTrip

Ascent Travel Center

Bell County Northbound Rest Area

Bell County Southbound Rest Area

QuikTrip

Walburg Travel Center & Food Court

Road Ranger

Love's Travel Stop

Buc-ee's

TA

Service Plaza

Austin Bat Tours

Doris D Miller Park

Bicentennial Park

Botanical Gates of Paradise

Fort Worth Herd

Barton Creek Greenbelt

Cultural Activities Center

Jim Hogg Park

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Austin, TX

Euless, TX

Same local time

2 degrees warmer at arrival

3h 38m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

Waco Mammoth National Monument

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Elevation Profile

About the Cities

Starting in Austin, TX

Arriving in Euless, TX

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Are there national parks near this route?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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