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Trip from New Summerfield, 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
4h 21m
Distance
215.4 mi
347 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$33
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 8m
★
6 AM
4h 21m
8 AM
4h 48m
10 AM
4h 30m
12 PM
4h 28m
3 PM
4h 32m
5 PM
4h 46m
8 PM
4h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Summerfield, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Austin, TX
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Trip Overview
New Summerfield, TX to Austin, TX is 215.4 miles and takes about 4h 21m via US 79, with a fuel budget near $33 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Great Plains region, offering a consistent landscape for much of the drive. With mostly highway miles and a single recommended stop, it's a straightforward option if you're looking for a direct route. Plan for about 4 hours of driving time, plus any time you spend at your stop. This route is well-suited for a same-day trip, allowing you to reach Austin with plenty of daylight remaining.
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
107.7 miles from New Summerfield, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 8m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 79 | 131.2 mi | 2h 36m |
| US Highway 79 West | 22.9 mi | 25m |
| West Oak Street | 11.7 mi | 13m |
| Pickle Parkway | 10 mi | 9m |
| US Highway 79 East | 7.6 mi | 11m |
| East 2nd Street | 6.9 mi | 8m |
| Manor Expressway | 4.1 mi | 4m |
| East Rusk Street | 4.1 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
US 79
— 131.2 mi, about 2h 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Summerfield, TX and Austin, TX.
1
Start on FM 235
160 ft
·
6 sec
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FM 235
2
Turn right onto TX 110
520 ft
·
12 sec
·
State Highway 110 North
3
Turn left onto US 79
7.6 mi
·
11 min
·
US Highway 79 East
4
Continue on US 79
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
East Rusk Street
5
Continue on US 79
23 mi
·
25 min
·
US Highway 79 West
6
Continue on US 79
3.5 mi
·
5 min
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East Palestine Avenue
7
Continue on US 79; US 84
12 mi
·
13 min
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West Oak Street
8
Turn straight onto US 79
75 mi
·
1 hr 25 min
·
US 79
9
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
10
Continue on US 79; US 190
54 mi
·
1 hr 7 min
·
US 79; US 190
11
Turn left onto Porter Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
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Porter Street
12
Turn right onto East 2nd Street
6.9 mi
·
8 min
·
East 2nd Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Continue on US 79
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
US 79
14
Turn left onto FM 685
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Chris Kelley Boulevard
Use the left lane.
15
Turn left onto FM 685
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
TX 130 Frontage Road
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
16
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
10 sec
Exit 426
Toward TX 130 Toll South: Austin, Pflugerville
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
17
Continue on this road
0.3 mi
·
14 sec
·
this road
Exit 426
Toward Toll 130 South: Austin, Pflugerville
18
Merge onto TX 130 Toll
10 mi
·
9 min
·
Pickle Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
1.4 mi
·
2 min
Exit 437B
Toward 290 Toll West: Austin
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Merge onto 290 Toll
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Manor Expressway
21
Continue on US 290
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 290
22
Take the exit onto US 290
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
US 290
Toward I 35 South, US 290 West
Use the slight right lane.
23
Merge onto I 35; US 290
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
24
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35; US 290
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
Toward 32nd Street, Dean Keeton Street
Use the slight left lane.
25
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 234B
Toward 8th–3rd Streets, Huston-Tillotson University
Use the slight right lane.
26
Turn straight onto North Interstate 35
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
North Interstate 35
Use the straight / right lanes.
27
Turn right onto East 6th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East 6th Street
Use the right lane.
28
Turn left onto Congress Avenue
357 ft
·
17 sec
·
Congress Avenue
29
Turn left onto East 5th Street
28 ft
·
0 sec
·
East 5th Street
Use the left lane.
30
Arrive at destination
East 5th Street
Trip Plan
Starting your drive from New Summerfield in the morning will give you ample time to reach Austin before evening. The route is primarily highway, so you can cover a lot of ground efficiently. With a driving time of just over 4 hours, you might consider a brief stop around the halfway point, perhaps after about 100 miles, to stretch your legs. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially before embarking on the 131.2-mile stretch on US 79. Budgeting around $33 for fuel should be sufficient for this trip, but it's always wise to top off before you leave New Summerfield.
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 107.7 miles from New Summerfield, TX, or about 2h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 131.2 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 58m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 107.7 miles or 2h 8m 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 32m
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 New Summerfield, 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 New Summerfield, TX
This is one driving day of about 215.4 miles and 4h 21m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 miles from New Summerfield, 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 79 for about 131.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
108 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 107.7 miles from New Summerfield, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 79 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 131.2 miles.
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.
Rest Area
0 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
0.9 mi from route
Austin Bat Tours
4.4
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
Near the end, right off the route
0.2 mi from route
~1 min detour
mile 215.4
Austin, Texas
Hours: 9 am–10 pm
Visit websiteBotanical Gates of Paradise
4.1
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
Near the end, short detour
1.7 mi from route
~4 min detour
mile 215.4
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 215.4
Austin, Texas
Hours: 5 am–10 pm
+15129746700
Visit websitePioneer Farms
4.5
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the end, ~12 min detour
5 mi from route
~12 min detour
mile 200
Austin, Texas
Hours: 10 am–2 pm
+15128371215
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 192.4 and 214.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
192.4 mi into trip
|
~3h 53m in
Take the ramp toward TX 130 Toll South: Austin, Pflugerville
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Exit 426
Toward TX 130 Toll South: Austin, Pflugerville
7
202.8 mi into trip
|
~4h 2m in
Take the exit toward 290 Toll West: Austin
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 437B
Toward 290 Toll West: Austin
7
209.9 mi into trip
|
~4h 12m in
|
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
212 mi into trip
|
~4h 15m in
|
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
214.4 mi into trip
|
~4h 18m 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
$32.55 one way
$65.09 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
75 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $35.63 | $71.25 |
| premium | $4.54 | $38.46 | $76.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $47.56 | $95.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 75.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 64.6 | 0 | $22.62 | $10.34 |
| Efficient EV | 53.9 | 0 | $18.85 | $8.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 86.2 | 1 | $30.16 | $13.79 |
Gas CO2
75 kg
EV CO2
25 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.
Origin
New Summerfield, TX
Late night in New Summerfield on Sunday
Local time
4:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Austin, TX
Late night in Austin on Sunday
Local time
4:58 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
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
4h 21m 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?
You'll spend most of your time on highways, with 84% of the 215.4 miles covered on these high-speed roads. The longest continuous stretch on US 79 is 131.2 miles, so expect a good amount of uninterrupted driving. West Oak Street marks the transition from highway to surface roads as you approach your destination. Given the highway profile, anticipate a steady pace with fewer opportunities for spontaneous stops on the main thoroughfares.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
30 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 131.2 mi on US 79.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 79 and US Highway 79 West. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 192.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
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 215.4 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 192.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 202.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 209.9 miles (US 290): 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between New Summerfield, TX and Austin, TX, road signs point toward Pflugerville, Toll 130 South: Austin and 290 Toll West: Austin.
Pflugerville
192.4 mi in
|
~3h 53m
Toll 130 South: Austin
192.6 mi in
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~3h 53m
290 Toll West: Austin
202.8 mi in
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~4h 2m
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 4h 21m. Total distance: 215.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 131.2 miles on US 79. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 192.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 202.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 209.9 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 4.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.7 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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