Origin
Crosbyton, TX
Late night in Crosbyton on Tuesday
Local time
5:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Crosbyton, TX to Austin, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
6h 57m
Distance
371.8 mi
598 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$56
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 46m
★
6 AM
6h 58m
8 AM
7h 21m
10 AM
7h 6m
12 PM
7h 4m
3 PM
7h 7m
5 PM
7h 20m
8 PM
6h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Crosbyton, TX
Thomas balabaud
Austin, TX
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This 371.8-mile journey from Crosbyton, TX to Austin, TX is a solid day trip, estimated to take just under 7 hours of driving time. The route is primarily highway-focused, with 90% of the drive on main roads like State Highway 153 and US 183. You'll be traversing the Great Plains region for the entirety of this drive. With an estimated fuel cost of $56, it's an economical option for a single day's travel. This straightforward drive is well-suited for those looking to cover ground efficiently.
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
185.9 miles from Crosbyton, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 26m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 153 | 69 mi | 1h 14m |
| US 183 | 44.5 mi | 49m |
| South US Highway 183 | 35.3 mi | 38m |
| US Highway 84 East | 29.2 mi | 33m |
| South State Highway 70 | 25.2 mi | 25m |
| US Highway 82 | 24.1 mi | 25m |
| US 67 | 21.5 mi | 24m |
| TX 208 | 19.9 mi | 21m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 153
— 69 mi, about 1h 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crosbyton, TX and Austin, TX.
1
Start on US 82; TX 114
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
East Main Street
2
Continue on US 82; TX 114
24 mi
·
25 min
·
US Highway 82
3
Take the exit
413 ft
·
11 sec
4
Turn straight onto TX 70
10.0 mi
·
14 min
·
Highway 70
5
Continue on TX 70
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
West Hill Street
6
Turn right onto TX 208
20 mi
·
21 min
·
TX 208
7
At end of road, turn left onto US 380
5.6 mi
·
5 min
·
US Highway 380
8
Turn sharp right onto TX 70
25 mi
·
25 min
·
South State Highway 70
9
Continue on TX 70
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Cleveland Avenue
10
Continue on TX 70
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Cleveland Avenue
11
Continue on TX 70
8.4 mi
·
8 min
·
State Highway 70 North
12
Continue on TX 70
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Concho Street
13
Continue on TX 70
17 mi
·
18 min
·
State Highway 70 South
14
Turn left onto TX 70
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Bluebonnet Drive
15
At end of road, turn left onto I 20 Bus; TX 70
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
East Broadway Street
16
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 70
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
TX 70
Toward I 20 West: Midland
17
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 70
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
TX 70
Toward I 20 West: Midland
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 244
Toward SH 70 South, SH 70 Business: Sweetwater, San Angelo
19
Turn straight onto Northeast Georgia Avenue
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Northeast Georgia Avenue
20
Turn left onto TX 70
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Lamar Street
21
Continue on TX 70
10 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 70
22
Turn left onto TX 153
69 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
State Highway 153
23
Continue on TX 153
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Walnut Street
24
Continue on TX 153
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Walnut Street
25
At end of road, turn left onto US 84; US 283
9.4 mi
·
10 min
·
US 84; US 283
26
Continue on US 67; US 84
21 mi
·
24 min
·
US 67; US 84
27
Turn right onto US 84; US 183
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Garmon Drive
28
Continue on US 84; US 183
29 mi
·
33 min
·
US Highway 84 East
29
Turn right onto US 183; TX 16
22 mi
·
25 min
·
US 183; TX 16
30
Continue on US 183; US 190
15 mi
·
15 min
·
US 183; US 190
31
Merge onto US 183; US 190; US 281
260 ft
·
4 sec
·
North US Highway 281
32
Continue on US 183; US 190; US 281
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
North Key Avenue
33
Continue on US 183
35 mi
·
38 min
·
South US Highway 183
34
Continue on this road
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
·
this road
35
Keep slight left at fork onto 183A Toll
14 mi
·
14 min
·
183A Toll Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
36
Continue on US 183
7.5 mi
·
8 min
·
US 183
37
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Toward Loop 1: Mopac Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
38
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward Loop 1 South: Mopac Boulevard South
Use the slight right lane.
39
Merge onto Loop 1
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North Mopac Expressway
40
Take the exit
423 ft
·
10 sec
Toward Express 1 Toll
Use the slight left lane.
41
Merge onto Express 1 Toll
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Express 1 Toll
42
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
43
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward West 5th Street
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
44
Turn straight onto West 5th Street
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
West 5th Street
Use the straight lane.
45
Arrive at destination
East 5th Street
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 371.8-mile drive, consider an early morning departure from Crosbyton. This will allow you to reach Austin with ample daylight. While the drive is manageable in one day, be aware of the 69-mile stretch on State Highway 153 where services might be less frequent. Planning your fuel stops around this longer segment is advisable. The total fuel cost is estimated at $56, so keep that in mind for your budget.
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 185.9 miles from Crosbyton, TX, or about 3h 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 69 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 82 miles or 1h 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 185.9 miles or 3h 26m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 49m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Austin, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Crosbyton, 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 Crosbyton, TX
This is one driving day of about 371.8 miles and 6h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 82 miles from Crosbyton, 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 State Highway 153 for about 69 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
186 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 82 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 185.9 miles from Crosbyton, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before State Highway 153 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 69 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 235 decision points cluster between mile 119 and 370 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
119 mi into trip
|
~2h 14m in
|
TX 70
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 70 toward I 20 West: Midland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 20 West: Midland
6
121.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 16m in
Take the exit toward SH 70 South, SH 70 Business: Sweetwater, San Angelo
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 244
Toward SH 70 South, SH 70 Business: Sweetwater,...
6
340.4 mi into trip
|
~6h 20m in
|
183A Toll / 183A Toll Road
Keep slight left at fork onto 183A Toll / 183A Toll Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
362.6 mi into trip
|
~6h 44m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Loop 1 South: Mopac Boulevard South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Loop 1 South: Mopac Boulevard South
7
370 mi into trip
|
~6h 53m in
Keep slight left at fork toward West 5th Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Toward West 5th Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$56.18 one way
$112.36 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
130 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $61.49 | $122.99 |
| premium | $4.54 | $66.38 | $132.76 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $82.09 | $164.18 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.00
183A Toll Road
(14.3 mi)
$1.00
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$56
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$82–$107
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 130.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $39 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 111.5 | 1 | $39.04 | $17.85 |
| Efficient EV | 93 | 1 | $32.53 | $14.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 148.7 | 1 | $52.05 | $23.80 |
Gas CO2
130 kg
EV CO2
44 kg (66% 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.
Destination
Austin, TX
Late night in Austin on Tuesday
Local time
5:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
89°F
Mostly Sunny
S 5 to 10 mph
1% chance
Live forecast
83°F
Brownwood, TX
186 mi in
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
6 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
6h 57m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this 6-hour, 57-minute drive. You'll spend about 90% of your time on major roads, including State Highway 153 and US 183. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 69 miles on State Highway 153, offering a good opportunity to settle in. This route generally maintains a consistent pace, allowing for steady progress toward Austin.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
45 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 69 mi on State Highway 153.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 153 and US 183. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 119 miles in near TX 70.
Driving Effort
9/10
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 23 significant decision points across 371.8 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 119 miles (TX 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 121.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 340.4 miles (183A Toll / 183A Toll Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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.
Between Crosbyton, TX and Austin, TX, road signs point toward Sh 70 South, Sh 70 Business: Sweetwater and San Angelo.
Sh 70 South
121.6 mi in
|
~2h 16m
Sh 70 Business: Sweetwater
121.6 mi in
|
~2h 16m
San Angelo
121.6 mi in
|
~2h 16m
About the Cities
Arriving 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
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 6h 57m. Total distance: 371.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 57m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 69 miles on State Highway 153. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.00 in tolls one way, starting with 183A Toll Road. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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 Austin, 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 119 miles (TX 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 121.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 340.4 miles (183A Toll / 183A Toll Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Not recommended in a single day. At 7.0 hours each way, a round trip means 13.9 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Austin, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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