Trip from Olton, 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

7h 54m

Distance

422.8 mi

680 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$64

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min

4 AM

7h 45m ★

6 AM

7h 54m

8 AM

8h 12m

10 AM

8h 0m

12 PM

7h 59m

3 PM

8h 1m

5 PM

8h 11m

8 PM

7h 49m

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

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Trip Overview

This 426.2-mile drive from Olton, TX to Austin, TX will take approximately 6 hours and 53 minutes, making it a feasible, though long, day trip. You'll be navigating local roads like 6th Street, Main Avenue, and Arnett Avenue, with no significant highway mileage. Expect a fuel cost of around $65 for this journey through the Great Plains region of Texas. The route's turn-heavy nature suggests a more deliberate pace than a high-speed interstate cruise. It's a drive that requires your attention, but it can certainly be accomplished in a single day if you plan your departure wisely.

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

211.4 miles from Olton, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 55m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US Highway 84	79.1 mi	1h 19m
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
East Highway 84	26.9 mi	26m
Main Avenue	26.6 mi	40m
US 67	21.5 mi	24m

Longest stretch: US Highway 84 — 79.1 mi, about 1h 19m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on this road

98 ft · 9 sec · this road

Turn right onto 6th Street

197 ft · 14 sec · 6th Street

Turn left onto FM 168

27 mi · 40 min · Main Avenue

Continue on FM 168

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Arnett Avenue

Continue on FM 168

515 ft · 10 sec · Spade Road

Turn left onto US 84

5.2 mi · 5 min · US Highway 84

Continue on US 84

11 mi · 12 min · Highway 84

Continue on US 84

6.0 mi · 7 min · Clovis Road

Merge onto US 84

4.0 mi · 4 min · Avenue Q

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on US 84

4.8 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road

Continue on US 84

6.9 mi · 6 min · East Highway 84

Continue on US 84

4.5 mi · 4 min · Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

Continue on US 84

20 mi · 20 min · East Highway 84

Continue on US 84

1.0 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84

Turn left onto Spur 575

0.1 mi · 16 sec · East 15th Street

Turn right onto TX 207

0.4 mi · 37 sec · Ralls Road

Turn straight onto TX 207

1.1 mi · 2 min · North Avenue F

At end of road, turn left onto US 84

74 mi · 1 hr 14 min · US Highway 84

Keep slight left at fork onto US 84

6.5 mi · 6 min · US 84

Toward I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 18 sec

Exit 244 Toward SH 70 South, SH 70 Business: Sweetwater, San Angelo

Turn slight left onto Southwest Georgia Avenue

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Southwest Georgia Avenue

Turn right onto TX 70

0.7 mi · 1 min · Lamar Street

Continue on TX 70

10 mi · 10 min · State Highway 70

Turn left onto TX 153

69 mi · 1 hr 14 min · State Highway 153

Continue on TX 153

1.0 mi · 1 min · West Walnut Street

Continue on TX 153

0.9 mi · 1 min · East Walnut Street

At end of road, turn left onto US 84; US 283

9.4 mi · 10 min · US 84; US 283

Continue on US 67; US 84

21 mi · 24 min · US 67; US 84

Turn right onto US 84; US 183

1.3 mi · 1 min · Garmon Drive

Continue on US 84; US 183

29 mi · 33 min · US Highway 84 East

Turn right onto US 183; TX 16

22 mi · 25 min · US 183; TX 16

Continue on US 183; US 190

15 mi · 15 min · US 183; US 190

Merge onto US 183; US 190; US 281

260 ft · 4 sec · North US Highway 281

Continue on US 183; US 190; US 281

2.3 mi · 4 min · North Key Avenue

Continue on US 183

35 mi · 38 min · South US Highway 183

Continue on this road

0.4 mi · 29 sec · this road

Keep slight left at fork onto 183A Toll

14 mi · 14 min · 183A Toll Road

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on US 183

7.5 mi · 8 min · US 183

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 52 sec

Toward Loop 1: Mopac Boulevard Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 51 sec

Toward Loop 1 South: Mopac Boulevard South Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto Loop 1

2.4 mi · 2 min · North Mopac Expressway

Take the exit

423 ft · 10 sec

Toward Express 1 Toll Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto Express 1 Toll

3.9 mi · 4 min · Express 1 Toll

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 39 sec

Toward West 5th Street Use the slight left / straight lanes.

Turn straight onto West 5th Street

1.5 mi · 3 min · West 5th Street

Use the straight lane.

Arrive at destination

East 5th Street

Trip Plan

Given the 6-hour, 53-minute estimated drive time, starting your journey from Olton early in the morning is highly recommended to maximize daylight and allow for a single-day arrival in Austin. With 426.2 miles to cover and a fuel cost estimated at $65, factor in one planned stop for fuel and rest. Since this is a local, turn-heavy route, keep your navigation active and be mindful of speed limits through towns. The flexibility of a non-highway route means you can adjust your pace, but ensure you're well-rested before setting off to manage the constant turns effectively.

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 211.4 miles from Olton, TX, or about 3h 55m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 79.1 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 93 miles or 1h 53m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 211.4 miles or 3h 55m 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 46m

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 Olton, 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.

Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Olton, TX

This is one driving day of about 422.8 miles and 7h 54m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 93 miles from Olton, 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 79.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Mount Pleasant, TX

211 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

Post, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 93 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Mount Pleasant, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 211.4 miles from Olton, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US Highway 84 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 79.1 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.

Austin Bat Tours

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 422.8

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 422.8

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 422.8

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 22

5 decision points cluster between mile 166.4 and 421.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

166.4 mi into trip | ~3h 7m 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

172.8 mi into trip | ~3h 13m 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,...

391.4 mi into trip | ~7h 17m 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.

413.6 mi into trip | ~7h 41m 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

421.1 mi into trip | ~7h 50m 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

$63.89 one way

$127.77 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 148 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.20	$69.93	$139.86
premium	$4.54	$75.49	$150.98
diesel	$5.61	$93.35	$186.70

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

$64

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$90–$115

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 147.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $44 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	126.8	1	$44.39	$20.29
Efficient EV	105.7	1	$37.00	$16.91
EV Truck/SUV	169.1	2	$59.19	$27.06

Gas CO2

148 kg

EV CO2

49 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 16, 2026

Origin

Olton, TX

Late night in Olton on Sunday

Local time

2:28 AM

CDT

Current temp

88°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Austin, TX

Late night in Austin on Sunday

Local time

2:28 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

25 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

7h 54m 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?

Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive as you traverse 426.2 miles between Olton and Austin. With a 0% highway share, you'll be on a mix of local roads, including 6th Street, Main Avenue, and Arnett Avenue, for the entire duration. This means you won't encounter long, monotonous stretches; instead, anticipate more frequent turns and changes in scenery as you move through various communities. The absence of extended highway segments suggests a drive where you'll be more immersed in the local landscape, requiring constant engagement with navigation and traffic.

82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

47 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 79.1 mi on US Highway 84.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

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 166.4 miles in near US 84.

Driving Effort 10/10

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 22 significant decision points across 422.8 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 166.4 miles (US 84): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 172.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 391.4 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.

Between Olton, TX and Austin, TX, road signs point toward Sh 70 South, Sh 70 Business: Sweetwater and San Angelo.

Sh 70 South

172.8 mi in | ~3h 13m

Sh 70 Business: Sweetwater

172.8 mi in | ~3h 13m

San Angelo

172.8 mi in | ~3h 13m

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 7h 54m. Total distance: 422.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

7h 54m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 79.1 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.

Not recommended in a single day. At 7.9 hours each way, a round trip means 15.8 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.

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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Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Austin Bat Tours

Botanical Gates of Paradise

Barton Creek Greenbelt

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Olton, TX

Austin, TX

Same local time

25 degrees cooler at arrival

7h 54m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

About the Cities

Arriving in Austin, TX

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

How do I pay the tolls on this route?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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