Austin, TX to Westway, TX is 593.6 miles and takes about 10h 3m via I 10, West US Highway 290, and Camino Real de Tierra Adentro, with a fuel budget near $88 and an overnight recommendation. This long-haul drive spans across Texas, moving from the Great Plains region to another part of the same region. Given the distance, it's best to plan for two days on the road. You'll spend most of your time on major highways, making it a straightforward, albeit long, trip across the state.
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
296.8 miles from Austin, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 5h 15m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 10
466.7 mi
7h 27m
West US Highway 290
96.7 mi
1h 50m
Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
7.5 mi
9m
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
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 466.7 mi, about 7h 27m
Traffic on I-10
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 68 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,571 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,984
Quietest
2 AM
~185 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
8.5×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 104 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 Westway, TX.
1
Start on East 5th Street
417 ft·15 sec·East 5th Street
2
Turn left onto Brazos Street
357 ft·23 sec·Brazos Street
Use the left lane.
3
Turn left onto East 6th Street
1.9 mi·4 min·East 6th Street
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn left onto Atlanta Street
233 ft·6 sec·Atlanta Street
Use the left lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·26 sec
Toward Loop 1 South
6
Merge onto Loop 1
3.9 mi·4 min·South Mopac Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward US 290 West, TX 71 West: Johnson City, LlanoUse the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
319 ft·7 sec
Toward US 290 West, TX 71 West
9
Merge onto US 290; TX 71
3.7 mi·4 min·US 290; TX 71
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on West US Highway 290 Frontage Rd
447 ft·6 sec·West US Highway 290 Frontage Rd
11
Continue on West US 290 Frontage Rd
0.3 mi·23 sec·West US 290 Frontage Rd
12
Turn straight onto West US 290 Bypass Lanes
0.5 mi·33 sec·West US 290 Bypass Lanes
13
Continue on US 290
378 ft·4 sec·West US Highway 290
14
Continue on US 290
30 mi·37 min·West US Highway 290
Use the left lane.
15
Merge onto US 281; US 290
5.4 mi·6 min·South US Highway 281
16
Turn left onto US 290
1.1 mi·1 min·East Main Street
Toward Fredericksburg
17
Continue on US 290
27 mi·30 min·West US Highway 290
18
Continue on US 290
3.5 mi·7 min·East Main Street
19
Continue on US 290
39 mi·42 min·West US Highway 290
20
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 10 West: Fort Stockton
21
Merge onto I 10
467 mi·7 hr 27 min·I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10; US 85; US 180
7.5 mi·9 min·Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Take the exit
0.2 mi·25 sec
Exit 2Toward Spur 37: Vinton Road, Westway DriveUse the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Turn straight onto North Desert Boulevard
0.3 mi·50 sec·North Desert Boulevard
25
Turn right onto Westway Boulevard
361 ft·14 sec·Westway Boulevard
26
Turn left onto Kingsway Drive
308 ft·16 sec·Kingsway Drive
27
Turn right onto Zinn Road
0.1 mi·24 sec·Zinn Road
28
Arrive at destination
Zinn Road
Trip Plan
For this 10-hour drive, breaking it into two days is highly recommended to avoid fatigue. Aim to leave Austin early on your first day to maximize daylight and cover a significant portion of the 593.6 miles. The longest stretch on I 10 is over 466 miles, so be sure to plan your overnight stop before you get too tired. Pay attention to fuel stops, especially as you approach the end of the interstate portion, as services can become less frequent on the surface roads. Consider West US Highway 290 as a good segment to break up the drive.
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 296.8 miles from Austin, TX, or about 5h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 466.7 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 131 miles or 2h 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 296.8 miles or 5h 15m 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 296.8 miles or 5h 15m
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 9h 2m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Westway, 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 297 miles and 5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Westway, TX
Aim for roughly 297 miles and 5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 131 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 I 10 for about 466.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 17
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 592.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Brazos Street
Turn left onto Brazos Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|East 6th Street
Turn left onto East 6th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
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...
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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
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592.9 mi into trip|~10h 1m in
Take the exit toward Spur 37: Vinton Road, Westway Drive
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 2
Toward Spur 37: Vinton Road, Westway Drive
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$89.11 one way
$178.22 round trip
$3.81/gal25.4 MPG avg208 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$98.60
$197.20
premium
$4.57
$106.68
$213.37
diesel
$6.18
$144.40
$288.81
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$89
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$219–$329
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 207.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $62 in charging
· 2 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
178.1
2
$62.33
$28.49
Efficient EV
148.4
1
$51.94
$23.74
EV Truck/SUV
237.4
2
$83.10
$37.99
Gas CO2
208 kg
EV CO2
69 kg (67% less)
Plan for 2 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 Oct 19, 2026
Origin
Austin, TX
Evening
in Austin on Tuesday
Local time
5:49 PM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Sunny
ESE 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Westway, TX
Afternoon
in Westway on Tuesday
Local time
4:49 PM
MDT
Current temp
79°F
Mostly Sunny
SE 5 mph4% chanceLive forecast
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
1 hour earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
2 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
10h 3m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Chamizal National Memorial
National Memorial
Chamizal is more than just an urban park to recreate or enjoy a quiet afternoon. These grounds are a reminder of the harmonious settlement of a 100-year boundary dispute between the United States and...
1 mi from route
~4 min detour
Free
near mile 573.1
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly highway driving, with 97% of the trip on major roads. You'll experience a longest stretch of 466.7 miles on I 10 before transitioning to surface roads. Expect extended periods of rural cruising, particularly on the main interstate segment. The shift to surface roads will occur after this substantial highway portion, requiring a change in driving pace.
97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 466.7 mi on I 10.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 Effort9/10
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 17 significant decision points across 593.6 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
Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes
4,519 ft487 ft
Total Climb
4,483 ft
Total Descent
1,011 ft
Highest Point
4,519 ft
~466.4 mi in
Elevation Range
4,032 ft
Notable High Points
4,519 ft at ~466.4 miles+138 ft prominence
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 Westway, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Fredericksburg along the way.
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
The longest stretch is about 466.7 miles on I 10. 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 297 miles on day one.
Yes — we found about 42 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 Westway, 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 42 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
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.
Yes — Chamizal National Memorial and Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 10.1 hours each way, a round trip means 20.1 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Westway, TX before the return drive.
