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Trip from Austin, TX to Tulia, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
8h 4m
Distance
446.5 mi
719 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$61
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
15 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 56m
★
6 AM
8h 4m
8 AM
8h 21m
10 AM
8h 10m
12 PM
8h 9m
3 PM
8h 11m
5 PM
8h 20m
8 PM
7h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Austin, TX
Wikimedia Commons
Tulia, TX
Action Construction Equipment Ltd. - ACE
Trip Overview
Austin to Tulia is 446.5 miles and takes about 8 hours and 4 minutes via US 84, Marshall Formby Memorial Highway, and North US Highway 183, with a fuel budget near $70 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip spans two days, taking you from the Great Plains region of Texas to another part of the same region. Expect a primarily highway experience with a good portion on main roads. This route is a solid option if you're looking for a straightforward drive across a significant stretch of Texas, keeping you on well-traveled paths for most of the way.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
223.3 miles from Austin, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 11m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 84 | 104.9 mi | 1h 49m |
| Marshall Formby Memorial Highway | 73 mi | 1h 14m |
| North US Highway 183 | 72.6 mi | 1h 18m |
| State Highway 153 | 69 mi | 1h 14m |
| East Commerce Street | 22 mi | 25m |
| Highway 84 | 20 mi | 19m |
| 183A Toll | 14.6 mi | 14m |
| US 183 | 11.3 mi | 13m |
Longest stretch:
US 84
— 104.9 mi, about 1h 49m
Traffic on I-27
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 14 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
5 PM
~670 veh/hr typical · worst 815
Quietest
2 AM
~50 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
13.4×
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 Tulia, TX.
1
Start on East 5th Street
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
East 5th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Turn left onto Red River Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Red River Street
Use the left lane.
3
Turn right onto East 7th Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
East 7th Street
Use the right lane.
4
Turn left onto North Interstate 35
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
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North Interstate 35
Use the left lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward I 35 North, US 290 East
6
Merge onto I 35; US 290
0.6 mi
·
42 sec
·
Purple Heart Trail
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 35; US 290
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Exit 240B
Toward US 183 North: Lampasas
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto US 183
11 mi
·
13 min
·
US 183
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on 183A Toll
15 mi
·
14 min
·
183A Toll
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on US 183
36 mi
·
38 min
·
North US Highway 183
12
Continue on US 183
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
South Key Avenue
13
Continue on US 183; US 190; US 281
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
North US Highway 281
14
Keep slight left at fork onto US 183; US 190
37 mi
·
40 min
·
North US Highway 183
15
At end of road, turn left onto US 84; US 183; TX 16
30 mi
·
34 min
·
US 84; US 183; TX 16
16
Turn left onto US 67; US 84; US 183; US 377
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Early Boulevard
17
Continue on US 67; US 84; US 377
22 mi
·
25 min
·
East Commerce Street
18
Keep slight right at fork onto US 84; US 283
7.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Wallis Avenue
19
Turn right onto TX 153
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Walnut Street
20
Continue on TX 153; TX 206
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Walnut Street
21
Continue on TX 153
69 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
State Highway 153
22
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 153
19 ft
·
0 sec
·
State Highway 153
23
Turn right onto TX 70
10 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 70
24
Continue on TX 70
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Lamar Street
25
Turn left onto Northwest Georgia Avenue
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Northwest Georgia Avenue
26
Take the ramp
340 ft
·
8 sec
Toward I 20 West: Midland
27
Merge onto I 20; US 84
6.0 mi
·
5 min
·
I 20; US 84
28
Take the exit onto US 84
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
·
US 84
Exit 238A
Toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
29
Keep slight left at fork onto US 84
74 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
US 84
30
Turn right onto Loop 46
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Avenue F
31
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 207
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
North Avenue F
32
Turn straight onto TX 207
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Ralls Road
33
Turn left onto Spur 575
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
East 15th Street
34
Turn right onto US 84
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North US Highway 84
35
Continue on US 84
20 mi
·
19 min
·
Highway 84
36
Continue on US 84
4.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
37
Continue on US 84
6.8 mi
·
6 min
·
East Highway 84
38
Continue on US 84
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Slaton Road
39
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
40
Turn slight right onto Interstate 27
321 ft
·
6 sec
·
Interstate 27
41
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
42
Merge onto I 27; US 87
73 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
43
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Exit 604
Toward TX 86: Tulia
44
Continue on I-27 Frontage Road
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
I-27 Frontage Road
45
Turn right onto TX 86
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
State Highway 86
46
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 86
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
TX 86
47
Turn right onto TX 86
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest 2nd Street
48
Continue on TX 86
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Southeast 2nd Street
49
Arrive at destination
TX 86
Trip Plan
Given the 8-hour drive time, splitting this into two days is a smart move to avoid fatigue. Plan to leave Austin in the morning, aiming to reach your overnight stop around the halfway point. With two planned stops, you have flexibility in pacing. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the longer stretches on US 84, and note that the estimated fuel cost is around $70. Consider checking the weather forecast for the Panhandle region before you depart, as conditions can change rapidly.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 223.3 miles from Austin, TX, or about 4h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 104.9 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 98 miles or 1h 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 223.3 miles or 4h 11m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 223.3 miles or 4h 11m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 7h
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Tulia, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Austin, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Austin, TX
Aim for roughly 223 miles and 4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Tulia, TX
Aim for roughly 223 miles and 4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 98 miles from Austin, TX.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 84 for about 104.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
223 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Ballinger, TXOvernight Options
Night 1
223 mi · about 4h in
A practical overnight split lands near Ballinger, TX after about 223 miles or 4 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 98 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 223.3 miles from Austin, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 84 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 104.9 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 223 miles or 4 hours on the road.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Llano Estacado Picnic Area
0 mi from route
San Saba Picnic Area
0 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Picnic Area
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Road Ranger
0.1 mi from route
TA
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Eagles Landing Travel Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Hale County Southbound Rest Area
0.2 mi from route
Hale County Northbound Rest Area
0.2 mi from route
Eagles Landing Travel Plaza
0.2 mi from route
Rest Area
2.2 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 websiteBotanical Gates of Paradise
4.1
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
Near the start, short detour
1.7 mi from route
~4 min detour
Austin, Texas
Hours: 9 am–5 pm
Barton Creek Greenbelt
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, ~11 min detour
4.4 mi from route
~11 min detour
Austin, Texas
Hours: 5 am–10 pm
+15129746700
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 335 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 256.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.3 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Red River Street
Turn left onto Red River Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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East 7th Street
Turn right onto East 7th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
1.5 mi into trip
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~3m in
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I 35; US 290 / Purple Heart Trail
Keep slight right at fork onto I 35; US 290 / Purple Heart Trail
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
5.5 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the exit toward US 183 North: Lampasas
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 240B
Toward US 183 North: Lampasas
6
256.9 mi into trip
|
~4h 47m in
|
US 84
Take the exit onto US 84 toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 238A
Toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$61.16 one way
$122.31 round trip
$3.48/gal
25.4 MPG avg
156 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.89 | $68.31 | $136.62 |
| premium | $4.23 | $74.27 | $148.54 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $84.31 | $168.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$61
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$191–$301
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 156.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
EV Charging Along Route
15 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Austin, TX - South Lamar Boulevard - Tesla Supercharger
Austin, TX
Tesla
12 DCFC
Austin, TX - South Congress Avenue - Tesla Supercharger
Austin, TX
Tesla
8 DCFC
PIE AE TRAVIS CO DC 1
Austin, TX
ChargePoint Network
1 DCFC
PIE AE AUSTIN HS DCFC4
Austin, TX
ChargePoint Network
1 DCFC
PIE AE AUSTIN HS DCFC3
Austin, TX
ChargePoint Network
1 DCFC
PIE AE AUSTIN HS DCFC2
Austin, TX
ChargePoint Network
1 DCFC
PIE AE AUSTIN HS DCFC1
Austin, TX
ChargePoint Network
1 DCFC
PIE AE SEAHOLM DC7
Austin, TX
ChargePoint Network
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Network: 13
Tesla: 2
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $47 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 134 | 1 | $46.88 | $21.43 |
| Efficient EV | 111.6 | 1 | $39.07 | $17.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 178.6 | 2 | $62.51 | $28.58 |
Gas CO2
156 kg
EV CO2
52 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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.
Origin
Austin, TX
Morning in Austin on Sunday
Local time
9:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Mostly Cloudy
S 5 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 19 at 4:14AM CDT until July 19 at 6:30AM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 19 at 3:32AM CDT until July 20 at 3:04AM CDT by NWS Corpus Christi TX
Destination
Tulia, TX
Morning in Tulia on Sunday
Local time
9:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Mostly Clear
SW 5 mph
2% chance
Live forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 19 at 4:14AM CDT until July 19 at 6:30AM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 19 at 3:32AM CDT until July 20 at 3:04AM CDT by NWS Corpus Christi 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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
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
12 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
8h 4m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is mostly highway, with 68% of the 446.5 miles on main roads like US 84. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 104.9 miles on US 84, suggesting extended periods of consistent cruising. Outside of the highway segments, expect surface roads which may involve more frequent intersections or changes in speed limits. The profile is mostly highway, so anticipate a fairly uninterrupted drive for much of the trip.
68% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
49 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 104.9 mi on US 84.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 84 and Marshall Formby Memorial Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near Red River Street.
Driving Effort
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 33 significant decision points across 446.5 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 0.3 miles (Red River Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles (East 7th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles (I 35; US 290 / Purple Heart Trail): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes
3,482 ft
487 ft
Total Climb
3,062 ft
Total Descent
67 ft
Highest Point
3,482 ft
~446.5 mi in
Elevation Range
2,995 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Tulia, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Lubbock along the way.
Lubbock
256.9 mi in
|
~4h 47m
|
via US 84
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Starbucks
Cafe
Near the start, right off the route
0.1 mi from route
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Hours: Mo-Fr 05:30-21:00, Sa,Su 06:30-19:00
Bennu Coffee Shop
Cafe
Near the start, right off the route
0.8 mi from route
~2 min detour
Austin
Hours: Mo-Su 06:00-01:00
Visit websiteStarbucks
Cafe
Near the start, right off the route
0.3 mi from route
~1 min detour
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Starbucks
Cafe
Near the start, short detour
1.6 mi from route
~4 min detour
Austin, TX
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websiteStarbucks
Cafe
Near the start, short detour
1.4 mi from route
~3 min detour
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Counter Cafe
Cafe
Near the start, short detour
2 mi from route
~5 min detour
Austin, TX
Cuisine: brunch
Hours: Mo-Su 07:00-15:00
Visit websiteIII Forks
Restaurant
Near the start, right off the route
0.3 mi from route
~1 min detour
Cuisine: steak_house
Visit website24 Diner
Restaurant
Near the start, right off the route
0.7 mi from route
~2 min detour
Austin, TX
Cuisine: diner
Hours: 07:00-23:00
Visit websitePizza Hut
Restaurant
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
0.9 mi from route
~2 min detour
Tulia, TX
Cuisine: pizza
Visit websiteJune's All Day
Restaurant
Near the start, short detour
1.5 mi from route
~4 min detour
Austin, TX
Cuisine: american
Hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-22:00; Sa-Su 09:00-15:00,16:...
Visit websiteSoup Peddler
Restaurant
Near the start, short detour
1.6 mi from route
~4 min detour
Hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-21:00; Sa-Su 09:00-20:00
Visit websiteGalaxy Cafe
Restaurant
Near the start, short detour
1.3 mi from route
~3 min detour
Cuisine: american
South Congress Bat Colony
Attraction
Near the start, right off the route
0.6 mi from route
~1 min detour
Doug Sahm Hill
Viewpoint
Near the start, right off the route
0.7 mi from route
~2 min detour
Santa Rita No. 1 Oil Well
Attraction
Near the start, short detour
1 mi from route
~3 min detour
Bee Caves Preserve
Park
Near the start, short detour
3.3 mi from route
~8 min detour
Gus Fruh Park
Park
Near the start, short detour
3.4 mi from route
~8 min detour
Lake Austin
Attraction
Near the start, short detour
3.4 mi from route
~8 min detour
Swisher County Museum
Museum
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
0.4 mi from route
~1 min detour
Tulia, TX
Visit websiteTwinkle Twinkle Lone Star Guitar
Monument
Near the start, right off the route
0.1 mi from route
Site of U. S. Army Air Corps Plane Crash
Memorial
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Halfway reset
0.1 mi from route
Swisher County
Memorial
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
0.3 mi from route
~1 min detour
Ozark Trails Association
Memorial
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
0.3 mi from route
~1 min detour
Flynt Building
Memorial
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
0.3 mi from route
~1 min detour
Stoney Acres RV Park
Caravan_site
Near the end, short detour
Home stretch
3.3 mi from route
~8 min detour
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
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 Tulia, TX
Full guide →City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 104.9 miles on US 84. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 223 miles on day one.
Yes — we found about 16 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 Tulia, 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 2 meaningful breaks. There are 16 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Red River Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles (East 7th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles (I 35; US 290 / Purple Heart Trail): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Not recommended in a single day. At 8.1 hours each way, a round trip means 16.1 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Tulia, TX before the return drive.
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, NREL for EV charging, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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