This 387.6-mile journey from Floydada, TX to Austin, TX will take you approximately 7 hours and 24 minutes of driving time. Designed as a single-day trip, you'll primarily navigate US Highway 84 and US 183, with a portion on State Highway 153. The route covers a significant highway share of 78%, suggesting a straightforward drive. With an estimated fuel cost of $59 and plans for 2 stops, this highway-focused trip offers a practical way to travel between these two points in Texas. You'll transition from the open expanses of the Great Plains to a similar regional feel.
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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
193.8 miles from Floydada, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 44m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US Highway 84
73.9 mi
1h 14m
State Highway 153
69 mi
1h 14m
US 183
44.5 mi
49m
South US Highway 183
35.3 mi
38m
Avenue E
34.7 mi
52m
US Highway 84 East
29.2 mi
33m
US 67
21.5 mi
24m
South Ralls Highway
20.8 mi
27m
Longest stretch:
US Highway 84
— 73.9 mi, about 1h 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Floydada, TX and Austin, TX.
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Start on Pumpkin Capital Lane
0.2 mi·51 sec·Pumpkin Capital Lane
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Turn left onto US 70
0.4 mi·34 sec·South 2nd Street
3
Continue on US 62; TX 207
21 mi·27 min·South Ralls Highway
4
Turn slight left onto TX 207
35 mi·52 min·Avenue E
5
Turn straight onto TX 207
1.1 mi·2 min·North Avenue F
6
At end of road, turn left onto US 84
74 mi·1 hr 14 min·US Highway 84
7
Keep slight left at fork onto US 84
6.5 mi·6 min·US 84
Toward I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
8
Take the exit
0.1 mi·18 sec
Exit 244Toward SH 70 South, SH 70 Business: Sweetwater, San Angelo
9
Turn slight left onto Southwest Georgia Avenue
0.1 mi·16 sec·Southwest Georgia Avenue
10
Turn right onto TX 70
0.7 mi·1 min·Lamar Street
11
Continue on TX 70
10 mi·10 min·State Highway 70
12
Turn left onto TX 153
69 mi·1 hr 14 min·State Highway 153
13
Continue on TX 153
1.0 mi·1 min·West Walnut Street
14
Continue on TX 153
0.9 mi·1 min·East Walnut Street
15
At end of road, turn left onto US 84; US 283
9.4 mi·10 min·US 84; US 283
16
Continue on US 67; US 84
21 mi·24 min·US 67; US 84
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Turn right onto US 84; US 183
1.3 mi·1 min·Garmon Drive
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Continue on US 84; US 183
29 mi·33 min·US Highway 84 East
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Turn right onto US 183; TX 16
22 mi·25 min·US 183; TX 16
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Continue on US 183; US 190
15 mi·15 min·US 183; US 190
21
Merge onto US 183; US 190; US 281
260 ft·4 sec·North US Highway 281
22
Continue on US 183; US 190; US 281
2.3 mi·4 min·North Key Avenue
23
Continue on US 183
35 mi·38 min·South US Highway 183
24
Continue on this road
0.4 mi·29 sec·this road
25
Keep slight left at fork onto 183A Toll
14 mi·14 min·183A Toll Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Continue on US 183
7.5 mi·8 min·US 183
27
Take the exit
0.4 mi·52 sec
Toward Loop 1: Mopac BoulevardUse the slight right lane.
28
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·51 sec
Toward Loop 1 South: Mopac Boulevard SouthUse the slight right lane.
29
Merge onto Loop 1
2.4 mi·2 min·North Mopac Expressway
30
Take the exit
423 ft·10 sec
Toward Express 1 TollUse the slight left lane.
31
Merge onto Express 1 Toll
3.9 mi·4 min·Express 1 Toll
32
Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
33
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·39 sec
Toward West 5th StreetUse the slight left / straight lanes.
34
Turn straight onto West 5th Street
1.5 mi·3 min·West 5th Street
Use the straight lane.
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Arrive at destination
East 5th Street
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 7 hour and 24 minute drive, consider an early morning departure from Floydada to avoid any potential midday traffic, especially as you approach Austin. With 2 planned stops, aim to take your breaks roughly every 2 to 3 hours to stay refreshed. The estimated fuel cost of $59 is a good benchmark for budgeting, and it's wise to ensure you have adequate fuel before embarking on the longest stretch of 73.9 miles on US Highway 84, as services can sometimes be spaced out on these highways.
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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 193.8 miles from Floydada, TX, or about 3h 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 73.9 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 85 miles or 1h 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 193.8 miles or 3h 44m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 16m
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 Floydada, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Floydada, TX
This is one driving day of about 387.6 miles and 7h 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 85 miles from Floydada, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US Highway 84 for about 73.9 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 18
5 decision points cluster between mile 131.2 and 385.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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131.2 mi into trip|~2h 37m in|US 84
Keep slight left at fork onto US 84 toward I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
6
137.6 mi into trip|~2h 43m 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,...
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356.3 mi into trip|~6h 47m 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.
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378.5 mi into trip|~7h 10m 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
385.9 mi into trip|~7h 20m 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
$58.57 one way
$117.13 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg136 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$64.11
$128.21
premium
$4.54
$69.20
$138.41
diesel
$5.61
$85.58
$171.15
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
$59
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$85–$110
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 135.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $41 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
116.3
1
$40.70
$18.60
Efficient EV
96.9
1
$33.92
$15.50
EV Truck/SUV
155
1
$54.26
$24.81
Gas CO2
136 kg
EV CO2
45 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Floydada, TX
Late night
in Floydada on Sunday
Local time
2:29 AM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Austin, TX
Late night
in Austin on Sunday
Local time
2:29 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live 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.
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
10 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
7h 24m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a predominantly highway-focused drive on this route, with 78% of the journey utilizing major roadways like US Highway 84 and US 183. The longest uninterrupted stretch spans 73.9 miles on US Highway 84, offering a chance to settle into a steady pace. While largely a highway experience, the inclusion of State Highway 153 hints at potential variations in road type as you progress. This profile suggests a drive characterized by efficiency and consistent speed, rather than winding backroads.
78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
35 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 73.9 mi on US Highway 84.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 84 and State Highway 153. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 131.2 miles in near US 84.
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 18 significant decision points across 387.6 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 131.2 miles (US 84): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 137.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 356.3 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.
Between Floydada, TX and Austin, TX, road signs point toward Sh 70 South, Sh 70 Business: Sweetwater and San Angelo.
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
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 24m. Total distance: 387.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 24m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 73.9 miles on US Highway 84. 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 2 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 131.2 miles (US 84): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 137.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 356.3 miles (183A Toll / 183A Toll Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Not recommended in a single day. At 7.4 hours each way, a round trip means 14.8 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.
