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Trip from Flatonia, TX to Austin, TX

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 30m

Distance

68.5 mi

110 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min
4 AM
1h 24m ★
6 AM
1h 31m
8 AM
1h 45m
10 AM
1h 36m
12 PM
1h 34m
3 PM
1h 36m
5 PM
1h 44m
8 PM
1h 27m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Flatonia, TX

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Trip Overview

This 71-mile drive from Flatonia, Texas, to Austin, Texas, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 19 minutes. Given its short duration and minimal fuel cost of around $11, it's perfectly suited as a day trip, allowing you to maximize your time in Austin. The journey primarily utilizes local roads, offering a direct connection between the Great Plains regions of both your origin and destination. You won't be spending much time on major highways, making it a more localized experience. This route is ideal if you're looking for a quick and efficient transition to your next destination.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

34.2 miles from Flatonia, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 48m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
North Penn Street 26 mi 38m
TX 21 17.1 mi 19m
TX 95 12.9 mi 14m
East 7th Street 2.8 mi 4m
East State Highway 71 2.2 mi 2m
Bastrop Freeway 1.9 mi 2m
Loop 230 1.6 mi 2m
TX 71 0.7 mi <1m
Longest stretch: North Penn Street — 26 mi, about 38m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Flatonia, TX and Austin, TX.

1

Start on US 90; TX 95

442 ft · 12 sec · West Main Street North
2

Continue on US 90; TX 95

518 ft · 22 sec · West Main Street North
3

Turn left onto TX 95

26 mi · 38 min · North Penn Street
4

Continue on TX 95

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Royston Street
5

Continue on TX 95; Loop 230

1.6 mi · 2 min · TX 95; Loop 230
6

Take the ramp onto TX 95

13 mi · 14 min · TX 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Continue on TX 71; TX 21

0.7 mi · 49 sec · TX 71; TX 21
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Continue on TX 21; TX 71

17 mi · 19 min · TX 21; TX 71
9

Continue on 71 Toll

1.9 mi · 2 min · Bastrop Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Continue on TX 71

2.2 mi · 2 min · East State Highway 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward US 183 North, 183 Toll North: Lampasas Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Merge onto US 183

0.4 mi · 26 sec · Bastrop Highway
13

Continue on 183 Toll

0.7 mi · 40 sec · Bergstrom Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 54 sec
Toward Loop 111: Cesar Chavez Street, 5th Street, 6th Street, 7th Street, Airport Boulevard Use the right lane.
15

Keep slight left at fork onto East 7th Street

2.8 mi · 4 min · East 7th Street
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
16

Turn left onto Brushy Street

352 ft · 17 sec · Brushy Street
17

Turn right onto East 6th Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · East 6th Street
18

Turn left onto Congress Avenue

357 ft · 17 sec · Congress Avenue
19

Turn left onto East 5th Street

28 ft · 0 sec · East 5th Street
Use the left lane.
20

Arrive at destination

East 5th Street

Trip Plan

With a drive time of just over an hour and a 0% highway share, this route offers significant flexibility. You can depart from Flatonia at any time that suits your schedule, as there's no need to break up the 71-mile trip. The estimated fuel cost is a modest $11, so you likely won't need extensive fuel stops. Keep an eye on local traffic patterns as you approach Austin, as this can influence your arrival time. Since there are no designated stops in the data, plan your own breaks as needed, perhaps in a town along the way if you wish to extend the journey slightly.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 34.2 miles from Flatonia, TX, or about 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 26 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 15 miles or 22m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 34.2 miles or 48m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 15m

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 Flatonia, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Flatonia, TX

This is one driving day of about 68.5 miles and 1h 30m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Flatonia, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on North Penn Street for about 26 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in and county seat of Bastrop County, Texas, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bastrop, TX

34 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

Colorado, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bastrop, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 34.2 miles from Flatonia, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Austin Bat Tours

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 68.5

Austin, Texas

Hours: 9 am–10 pm

Visit website

Botanical Gates of Paradise

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 68.5

Austin, Texas

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

Barton Creek Greenbelt

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 68.5

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 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 28.1 and 68.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
28.1 mi into trip | ~42m in | TX 95

Take the ramp onto TX 95

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
62.8 mi into trip | ~1h 21m in

Take the exit toward US 183 North, 183 Toll North: Lampasas

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 183 North, 183 Toll North: Lampasas
7
64.4 mi into trip | ~1h 23m in

Take the exit toward Loop 111: Cesar Chavez Street, 5th Street, 6th Street, 7th Street, Airport Boulevard

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

Use the right lane. Toward Loop 111: Cesar Chavez Street, 5th Stree...
6
65 mi into trip | ~1h 24m in | East 7th Street

Keep slight left at fork onto East 7th Street

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
68.5 mi into trip | ~1h 30m in | East 5th Street

Turn left onto East 5th Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.35 one way

$20.70 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 24 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $11.33 $22.66
premium $4.54 $12.23 $24.46
diesel $5.61 $15.12 $30.25

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$10

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$35–$60

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 24 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 20.6 0 $7.19 $3.29
Efficient EV 17.1 0 $5.99 $2.74
EV Truck/SUV 27.4 0 $9.59 $4.38

Gas CO2

24 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (67% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Flatonia, TX

Late night in Flatonia on Sunday

Local time

5:10 AM

CDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Austin, TX

Late night in Austin on Sunday

Local time

5:10 AM

CDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

62°F

Bastrop, TX

34 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

1 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

1h 30m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive for the entirety of this 71-mile journey, as the highway share is 0%. You'll be navigating through local streets like West Main Street North, North Penn Street, and Royston Street for the entire trip. There isn't a longest uninterrupted stretch to mention, indicating frequent intersections and changes in direction. This road character means you'll be constantly engaged with your surroundings, making the 1 hour and 19-minute duration feel more dynamic than a monotonous highway cruise. It's a route that keeps you aware of your immediate environment.

52% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 26 mi on North Penn Street.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 28.1 miles in near TX 95.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 68.5 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 28.1 miles (TX 95): Lane positioning matters here; at 62.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 64.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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 Flatonia, TX to Austin, TX, road signs begin pointing toward 183 Toll North: Lampasas along the way.

183 Toll North: Lampasas

62.8 mi in | ~1h 21m

About the Cities

Starting in Flatonia, TX

Full guide →

Founded 1874

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 1h 30m. Total distance: 68.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (52%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 26 miles on North Penn Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: at 28.1 miles (TX 95): Lane positioning matters here; at 62.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 64.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Austin, TX before heading back.

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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