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Trip from Daisetta, TX to Austin, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 5m
Distance
211.7 mi
341 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$29
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
29 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 52m
★
6 AM
4h 5m
8 AM
4h 31m
10 AM
4h 14m
12 PM
4h 12m
3 PM
4h 16m
5 PM
4h 30m
8 PM
3h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Daisetta, TX
Huu Huynh
Austin, TX
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Daisetta, TX to Austin, TX is 211.7 miles and takes about 4h 5m via US 290, with a fuel budget near $31 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Great Plains region, starting and ending in Texas. You'll spend most of your time on highways, making for a straightforward drive. With a recommended one-day trip, this route is ideal for a quick transit or a leisurely start to a longer Texas adventure. Consider this an efficient way to get from point A to point B without much complication.
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
105.8 miles from Daisetta, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 3m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 290 | 77.5 mi | 1h 29m |
| East Grand Parkway North | 56.4 mi | 1h |
| Northwest Freeway | 23 mi | 26m |
| US Highway 290 | 19 mi | 21m |
| East Main Street | 10 mi | 11m |
| Manor Expressway | 6.1 mi | 6m |
| West Clayton Street | 5.1 mi | 6m |
| Farm-to-Market Road 770 | 4.9 mi | 8m |
Longest stretch:
US 290
— 77.5 mi, about 1h 29m
Traffic on I-35
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 4 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
7 AM
~5,290 veh/hr typical
Quietest
3 AM
~977 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 Daisetta, TX and Austin, TX.
1
Start on Texas
99 ft
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6 sec
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Texas
2
Turn right onto East Pine
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
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East Pine
3
At end of road, turn left onto FM 770
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
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Main Street
4
Continue on FM 770
4.9 mi
·
8 min
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Farm-to-Market Road 770
5
Turn right onto US 90; FM 770
3.5 mi
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3 min
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US Highway 90
6
Continue on US 90
10 mi
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11 min
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East Main Street
7
Turn right onto TX 321
0.2 mi
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23 sec
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North Cleveland Street
8
Turn left onto FM 1960
5.1 mi
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6 min
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West Clayton Street
9
Turn right onto East Grand Parkway North
0.1 mi
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14 sec
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East Grand Parkway North
10
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
11
Merge onto TX 99 Toll
56 mi
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59 min
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East Grand Parkway North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Toward US 290: Austin, Houston
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 290 West, TX 6 North: Austin
Use the slight right lane.
14
Merge onto US 290; TX 6
23 mi
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26 min
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Northwest Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on US 290
19 mi
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21 min
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US Highway 290
16
Take the exit onto US 290
53 mi
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59 min
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US 290
Toward US 290 West: Austin
Use the straight lane.
17
Continue on US 290
21 mi
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25 min
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US 290
18
Continue on 290 Toll
6.1 mi
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6 min
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Manor Expressway
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Continue on US 290
1.6 mi
·
1 min
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US 290
20
Take the exit onto US 290
1.1 mi
·
2 min
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US 290
Toward I 35 South, US 290 West
Use the slight right lane.
21
Merge onto I 35; US 290
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
22
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35; US 290
2.4 mi
·
3 min
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Purple Heart Trail
Toward 32nd Street, Dean Keeton Street
Use the slight left lane.
23
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 234B
Toward 8th–3rd Streets, Huston-Tillotson University
Use the slight right lane.
24
Turn straight onto North Interstate 35
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
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North Interstate 35
Use the straight / right lanes.
25
Turn right onto East 6th Street
0.5 mi
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1 min
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East 6th Street
Use the right lane.
26
Turn left onto Congress Avenue
357 ft
·
17 sec
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Congress Avenue
27
Turn left onto East 5th Street
28 ft
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0 sec
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East 5th Street
Use the left lane.
28
Arrive at destination
East 5th Street
Trip Plan
For this 211.7-mile drive, consider leaving Daisetta in the morning to take advantage of daylight and avoid any potential evening traffic. Given the 4h 5m estimated duration, you can comfortably complete this trip in one day. There's only one recommended stop, so plan your fuel and rest breaks strategically. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you approach Austin, and factor in the estimated $31 fuel cost for budgeting. The longest stretch without a major change is 77.5 miles on US 290, so make sure you're comfortable for that portion.
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 105.8 miles from Daisetta, TX, or about 2h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 77.5 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 47 miles or 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 105.8 miles or 2h 3m 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 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Austin, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Daisetta, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Daisetta, TX
This is one driving day of about 211.7 miles and 4h 5m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 miles from Daisetta, 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 US 290 for about 77.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
106 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 47 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 105.8 miles from Daisetta, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 290 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 77.5 miles.
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.
Buc-ee's
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
290 Travel Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.2 mi from route
Austin Bat Tours
4.4
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
0.2 mi from route
~1 min detour
Austin, Texas
Hours: 9 am–10 pm
Visit websiteKleb Woods Nature Preserve and Center
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Around the midpoint, short detour
Early stretch
1.6 mi from route
~4 min detour
Tomball, Texas
Hours: 7 am–6 pm
+12813575324
Visit websiteGeronimo Adventure Park
4.9
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Early in the drive, short detour
Early stretch
2.9 mi from route
~7 min detour
Spring, Texas
Hours: 12–6 pm
+18303655867
Visit websiteBotanical Gates of Paradise
4.1
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
Near the end, short detour
Home stretch
1.7 mi from route
~4 min detour
Austin, Texas
Hours: 9 am–5 pm
Barton Creek Greenbelt
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the end, ~11 min detour
Home stretch
4.4 mi from route
~11 min detour
Austin, Texas
Hours: 5 am–10 pm
+15129746700
Visit websiteDennis Johnston Park
4.8
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Early in the drive, ~11 min detour
Early stretch
4.5 mi from route
~11 min detour
Spring, Texas
Hours: 7 am–10 pm
+17132740930
Visit websiteThe Woodlands Waterway
4.9
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Early in the drive, ~12 min detour
Early stretch
4.8 mi from route
~12 min detour
The Woodlands, Texas
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 205 decision points cluster between mile 80.7 and 210.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
80.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 33m in
Take the exit toward US 290: Austin, Houston
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: Austin, Houston
8
81 mi into trip
|
~1h 33m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 290 West, TX 6 North: Austin
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 290 West, TX 6 North: Austin
7
206.2 mi into trip
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~3h 56m in
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US 290
Take the exit onto US 290 toward I 35 South, US 290 West
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 I 35 South, US 290 West
8
208.3 mi into trip
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~3h 59m in
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I 35; US 290 / Purple Heart Trail
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35; US 290 / Purple Heart Trail toward 32nd Street, Dean Keeton Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward 32nd Street, Dean Keeton Street
8
210.7 mi into trip
|
~4h 2m in
Take the exit toward 8th–3rd Streets, Huston-Tillotson University
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 234B
Toward 8th–3rd Streets, Huston-Tillotson Univer...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$29.00 one way
$57.99 round trip
$3.48/gal
25.4 MPG avg
74 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.89 | $32.39 | $64.78 |
| premium | $4.23 | $35.21 | $70.43 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $39.97 | $79.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 74.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
EV Charging Along Route
29 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Waller, TX - Tesla Supercharger
Waller, TX
Tesla
28 DCFC
New Caney, TX - Tesla Supercharger
New Caney, TX
Tesla
16 DCFC
Spring, TX - Spring Stuebner Road - Tesla Supercharger
Spring, TX
Tesla
15 DCFC
Houston, TX - Louetta Road - Tesla Supercharger
Houston, TX
Tesla
14 DCFC
Brenham, TX - Tesla Supercharger
Brenham, TX
Tesla
12 DCFC
Bucees Waller MB.HPC
Waller, TX
MERCEDES_BENZ
10 DCFC
Spring, TX - Tesla Supercharger
Spring, TX
Tesla
8 DCFC
Giddings, TX - Tesla Supercharger
Giddings, TX
Tesla
8 DCFC
Tesla: 7
eVgo Network: 4
SHELL_RECHARGE: 4
ChargePoint Network: 3
FORD_CHARGE: 3
Blink Network: 2
Electrify America: 2
GRAVITI_ENERGY: 1
CHAEVI: 1
MERCEDES_BENZ: 1
EV Connect: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 63.5 | 0 | $22.23 | $10.16 |
| Efficient EV | 52.9 | 0 | $18.52 | $8.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 84.7 | 1 | $29.64 | $13.55 |
Gas CO2
74 kg
EV CO2
25 kg (66% 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.
Origin
Daisetta, TX
Late night in Daisetta on Sunday
Local time
12:22 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Patchy Fog
S 5 mph
16% chance
Live forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 18 at 6:39PM CDT until July 18 at 7:45PM CDT by NWS Lubbock TX
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 18 at 6:38PM CDT until July 18 at 6:45PM CDT by NWS Lubbock TX
Destination
Austin, TX
Late night in Austin on Sunday
Local time
12:22 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Mostly Cloudy
S 5 to 10 mph
1% chance
Live forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 18 at 6:39PM CDT until July 18 at 7:45PM CDT by NWS Lubbock TX
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 18 at 6:38PM CDT until July 18 at 6:45PM CDT by NWS Lubbock 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
4h 5m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly highway driving, with 88% of the 211.7 miles on high-speed roads. You'll experience a significant stretch of 77.5 miles on US 290 before transitioning to other highways like East Grand Parkway North and Northwest Freeway. Expect a lot of merging and exiting as you navigate through more populated areas before reaching the more open stretches. The transition from highway to potentially more local roads will be noticeable as you approach your destination.
88% 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: 77.5 mi on US 290.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 290 and East Grand Parkway North. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 80.7 miles in.
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 20 significant decision points across 211.7 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 80.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 81 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 206.2 miles (US 290): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
518 ft
30 ft
Total Climb
627 ft
Total Descent
221 ft
Highest Point
518 ft
~166.3 mi in
Elevation Range
488 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 Daisetta, TX to Austin, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Houston along the way.
Houston
80.7 mi in
|
~1h 33m
About the Cities
Starting in Daisetta, TX
Full guide →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 4h 5m. Total distance: 211.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 77.5 miles on US 290. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 6 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 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. There are 6 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 80.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 81 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 206.2 miles (US 290): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 4.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Austin, 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, 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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