Trip from Austin, TX to Ozona, TX

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

4h 10m

Distance

230.7 mi

371 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$32

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

3h 58m ★

6 AM

4h 11m

8 AM

4h 37m

10 AM

4h 20m

12 PM

4h 18m

3 PM

4h 21m

5 PM

4h 36m

8 PM

4h 3m

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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census designated place and county seat of Crockett County, Texas, United States

Ozona, TX

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Trip Overview

Austin to Ozona is 230.7 miles and takes about 4h 10m via I 10 and US 290, with a fuel budget near $34 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive takes you from the Great Plains region of Texas into another part of the Great Plains, making it a fairly consistent landscape. Most of this trip is on major highways, so you'll be covering ground efficiently. Plan for a single day of travel, as the duration is quite manageable.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

115.3 miles from Austin, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 20m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 10	111.2 mi	1h 44m
West US Highway 290	96.7 mi	1h 50m
South US Highway 281	5.4 mi	6m
East Main Street	4.6 mi	9m
South Mopac Expressway	3.9 mi	4m
US 290	3.7 mi	4m
East 6th Street	1.9 mi	4m
West US 290 Bypass Lanes	0.5 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: I 10 — 111.2 mi, about 1h 44m

Traffic on I-10

Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 16 FHWA count stations on your route.

Peak

3 PM

~487 veh/hr typical · worst 873

Quietest

3 AM

~90 veh/hr

Peak-to-quiet ratio

5.4×

busier at peak than in the quiet hours

12a 6a noon 6p 11p

Averaged across 51 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 Ozona, TX.

Start on East 5th Street

417 ft · 15 sec · East 5th Street

Turn left onto Brazos Street

357 ft · 23 sec · Brazos Street

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto East 6th Street

1.9 mi · 4 min · East 6th Street

Use the straight lane.

Turn left onto Atlanta Street

233 ft · 6 sec · Atlanta Street

Use the left lane.

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 26 sec

Toward Loop 1 South

Merge onto Loop 1

3.9 mi · 4 min · South Mopac Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Toward US 290 West, TX 71 West: Johnson City, Llano Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

319 ft · 7 sec

Toward US 290 West, TX 71 West

Merge onto US 290; TX 71

3.7 mi · 4 min · US 290; TX 71

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on West US Highway 290 Frontage Rd

447 ft · 6 sec · West US Highway 290 Frontage Rd

Continue on West US 290 Frontage Rd

0.3 mi · 23 sec · West US 290 Frontage Rd

Turn straight onto West US 290 Bypass Lanes

0.5 mi · 33 sec · West US 290 Bypass Lanes

Continue on US 290

378 ft · 4 sec · West US Highway 290

Continue on US 290

30 mi · 37 min · West US Highway 290

Use the left lane.

Merge onto US 281; US 290

5.4 mi · 6 min · South US Highway 281

Turn left onto US 290

1.1 mi · 1 min · East Main Street

Toward Fredericksburg

Continue on US 290

27 mi · 30 min · West US Highway 290

Continue on US 290

3.5 mi · 7 min · East Main Street

Continue on US 290

39 mi · 42 min · West US Highway 290

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward I 10 West: Fort Stockton

Merge onto I 10

111 mi · 1 hr 44 min · I 10

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec

Exit 365 Toward SH 163: Sterling City, Comstock

Continue on 14th Street

0.3 mi · 41 sec · 14th Street

Turn right onto TX 163

0.3 mi · 28 sec · Avenue E

Turn right onto Loop 466

264 ft · 7 sec · 11th Street

Turn right onto Avenue D

10 ft · 0 sec · Avenue D

Arrive at destination

Avenue D

Trip Plan

Given the 4h 10m estimated drive time, starting in the morning from Austin will get you to Ozona well before sunset. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in when and where you choose to stretch your legs. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially on the 111.2-mile stretch of I 10; while the $34 fuel cost is an estimate, it's wise to top off before departing Austin or at your chosen stop. This is a straightforward drive, so no need to split it over multiple days.

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 115.3 miles from Austin, TX, or about 2h 20m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 111.2 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 51 miles or 1h 5m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 115.3 miles or 2h 20m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 30m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ozona, 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 230.7 miles and 4h 10m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 51 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 I 10 for about 111.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Canyon Lake, TX

115 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

Canyon Lake, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 51 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Kerrville, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 115.3 miles from Austin, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

0.4 mi from route

Austin Bat Tours

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Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour

Austin, Texas

Hours: 9 am–10 pm

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Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour

Austin, Texas

Hours: 5 am–10 pm

+15129746700

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 16

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 229.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Brazos Street

Turn left onto Brazos Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | East 6th Street

Turn left onto East 6th Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

6.2 mi into trip | ~10m in

Take the exit toward US 290 West, TX 71 West: Johnson City, Llano

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. Toward US 290 West, TX 71 West: Johnson City, L...

6.8 mi into trip | ~11m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 290 West, TX 71 West

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 290 West, TX 71 West

229.8 mi into trip | ~4h 9m in

Take the exit toward SH 163: Sterling City, Comstock

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

Exit 365 Toward SH 163: Sterling City, Comstock

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$31.60 one way

$63.20 round trip

$3.48/gal 25.4 MPG avg 81 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$3.89	$35.30	$70.59
premium	$4.23	$38.37	$76.75
diesel	$4.80	$43.56	$87.12

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$32

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$57–$82

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 80.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	69.2	0	$24.22	$11.07
Efficient EV	57.7	0	$20.19	$9.23
EV Truck/SUV	92.3	1	$32.30	$14.76

Gas CO2

81 kg

EV CO2

27 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 18, 2026

Origin

Austin, TX

Night in Austin on Monday

Local time

9:22 PM

CDT

Current temp

95°F

Mostly Sunny

S 10 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued July 18 at 12:27PM CDT until July 20 at 3:00AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued July 18 at 9:55AM CDT until July 19 at 11:00AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX

Destination

Ozona, TX

Night in Ozona on Monday

Local time

9:22 PM

CDT

Current temp

86°F

Partly Sunny

SSE 15 mph 7% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued July 18 at 12:27PM CDT until July 20 at 3:00AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued July 18 at 9:55AM CDT until July 19 at 11:00AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio 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

9 degrees cooler at arrival

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

Road read

4h 10m on the road

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

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.

Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park tells the story of our 36th president beginning with his ancestors until his final resting place on his beloved LBJ Ranch. This entire "circle of life" gives...

4 mi from route ~9 min detour Free near mile 63.6

Park Closure: Texas White House Complex Closure

View on nps.gov

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

What kind of drive is this?

This route is 96% highway, meaning you'll spend nearly the entire time on interstates and major US highways. The longest continuous stretch on a highway is 111.2 miles on I 10. You’ll transition from highway driving to surface roads very late in the trip, closer to Ozona. Expect consistent cruising with minimal interruptions for most of your drive.

96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

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

Longest single stretch: 111.2 mi on I 10.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and West US Highway 290. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Brazos 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 16 significant decision points across 230.7 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 0.1 miles (Brazos Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.1 miles (East 6th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Elevation Profile

Gently rolling terrain

2,351 ft 487 ft

Total Climb

2,405 ft

Total Descent

541 ft

Highest Point

2,351 ft

~230.7 mi in

Elevation Range

1,864 ft

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Austin, TX to Ozona, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Fredericksburg along the way.

Fredericksburg

47.3 mi in | ~1h | via US 290

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 Ozona, TX

Full guide →

Founded 1891

Ozona, "The Biggest Little Town in the World," is an unincorporated town in Texas, about an hour south-west of San Angelo. It is the county seat (in fact, sole town) of Crockett County.

Top landmarks

• Crockett County Courthouse — historic place in Ozona, Crockett County, Texas

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 4h 10m. Total distance: 230.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 111.2 miles on I 10. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 13 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 Ozona, 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 13 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

Yes — Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Possible but tiring. At 4.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Ozona, 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 Ozona, TX

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Traffic on I-10

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Stops Along Your Drive

Gillespie County US 290 Rest Area

Sutton County Westbound Rest Area

Sutton County Eastbound Rest Area

Picnic Area

Parking Area

Love's Travel Stop

Gillespie County Ranch Road 1 Rest Area

Picnic Area

Parking Area

Pilot Travel Center

Road Ranger

Picnic Area

Picnic Area

Austin Bat Tours

Botanical Gates of Paradise

Sonora Ice House Ranch Museum

Pioneer Museum

Lyndon B. Johnson State Park & Historic Site

Barton Creek Greenbelt

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Austin, TX

Ozona, TX

Same local time

9 degrees cooler at arrival

4h 10m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Elevation Profile

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

About the Cities

Starting in Austin, TX

Arriving in Ozona, 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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