Charge Out of Austin
Tesla Road Trips
from Austin
The quick answer
Can I road trip out of Austin on Superchargers?
Yes. The highways toward San Antonio, Waco, Dallas Fort Worth, Houston and the Hill Country are lined with Tesla Superchargers. Your Tesla's trip planner routes you station to station. The confirmed stations below are grouped by the direction you drive so you know the lay of the land before you go.
The highways out of Austin toward San Antonio, Waco, Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, and the Hill Country are lined with Tesla Superchargers. Below, confirmed stations grouped by the direction you drive, plus route sets for Dallas and Houston. Your Tesla's trip planner will route you station to station; this is the lay of the land before you go.
The Regions
Eight groups cover the most common Tesla road trips from Austin: the four compass directions, the Northwest and Hill Country, the routes on to Dallas and Houston, and the best stops for the Cybertruck Rodeo at Hidden Falls. Each lists confirmed Supercharger stations along the way, nearest first. Distances are approximate one-way driving distances from Austin.
I-35 North
North
5 stations
Heading north on I-35 toward Temple, Waco, and the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. These Tesla Supercharger stations line the route out of Austin.
US-281 / US-290 West
Northwest & Hill Country
4 stations
Into the Texas Hill Country toward Johnson City, Fredericksburg, and Llano. These Tesla Supercharger stations cover the most popular Hill Country drives.
I-10 West
West
2 stations
West on I-10 across the open country toward Junction and Ozona. Stations are farther apart out here, so charge before each leg.
I-35 South
South
4 stations
South on I-35 toward San Antonio. These Tesla Supercharger stations sit along the route as you leave Austin.
US-290 / I-10 East
East
4 stations
East toward Houston by way of US-290 and I-10. These Tesla Supercharger stations line the route out of Austin.
I-35 North to Dallas-Fort Worth
Routes to Dallas
3 stations
Driving on to the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex? These stations carry you up I-35 past Waco toward the Metroplex.
US-290 / I-10 East to Houston
Routes to Houston
4 stations
Driving on to Houston? These stations carry you east through Giddings and Columbus toward the Houston metro.
Toward the Hill Country
Best Stops for Hidden Falls & the Cybertruck Rodeo
3 stations
Heading into the Hill Country for the Cybertruck Rodeo at Hidden Falls? These Tesla Supercharger stations sit along the way.
These are confirmed Tesla Supercharger locations grouped by travel direction; stations can appear in more than one group. Distances are approximate one-way driving distances from Austin. Supercharger availability changes over time, so always confirm in the Tesla app, and let your car's trip planner add stops closer to your destination.
Before You Go
Preparing a Texas Road Trip
Tesla recommends using the in car Trip Planner, which suggests charging stops and times along your route. Actual charging rates depend on hardware, state of charge and battery temperature, so plan with a margin rather than a marketed maximum.(Source: Tesla Support: Charging (opens in a new tab))
| Item | Why it matters | Where to check |
|---|---|---|
| Charging plan | Stops and times depend on your car, route and conditions | In car Trip Planner, navigating to your actual destination |
| Supercharger pricing | Prices vary by site, time and occupancy | Tesla app at each planned stop |
| Tire pressure and load | Correct pressure depends on your vehicle and load | Tire and loading label on the door pillar and your owner's manual |
| Weather and climate use | Heat, wind and HVAC change energy use | Forecast plus the car's trip energy prediction |
| Charging gear | Adapters and cables must match the chargers you may use | Owner's manual and the destination's charging details |
| Backup station and destination access | Remote stations can be busy or out of service | Tesla app site notices and a call ahead to your destination |
Prepare a Texas road trip
- Enter your actual destination in the car's navigation so the Trip Planner builds the charge plan.
- Check the tire and loading label and your manual for the right pressure for your load, rather than a generic figure.
- Pack compatible charging gear: your Mobile Connector or approved adapters suited to chargers on the route.
- Check the forecast, expect more HVAC use in heat, and choose an arrival buffer you are comfortable with.
- Note a backup station for each leg and confirm charging or parking access at your destination.
- Review prices and site notices in the Tesla app before each stop, since the rate at plug in applies to that session.
Assumptions: Manual references are for the Model Y edition; use the manual for your exact vehicle and year.(Source: Tesla Support: Charging (opens in a new tab); Tesla Support: Supercharging (opens in a new tab); Tesla Model Y Owner's Manual (2025+, North America) (opens in a new tab))
Plan the Return
If Destination Charging Fails
A trip that counts on charging at your hotel or host needs a plan for the moment that charger is unavailable. Budget the return leg as if you will leave with only what you arrived with, and let the in car Trip Planner, which shows recommended stops and charge times based on your driving, fill the gap.
| Option | When it fits | Check first |
|---|---|---|
| Reroute through the Trip Planner | Return leg exceeds the energy you have | Enter the return destination so it can add stops |
| Public J1772 Level 2 | Long stay near a non Tesla charger | An approved adapter is required |
| Report the broken charger | After arranging an alternative charging stop | Reporting does not provide a charge or guarantee a repair. Tesla app: select the location, Report an Issue, choose a category, add a photo (app 4.39 or later) |
| Leave the destination with more charge | You can top up somewhere before leaving | Your personal energy prediction in the Energy app |
No station data is added here and no station is guaranteed available.
Build a return leg buffer
- 01Estimate each leg's energy from your own recent Energy app figures.
- 02Add a buffer you are comfortable with for heat, speed, wind and detours.
- 03Ask: can I get home if destination charging does not work?
- 04If not, identify where the Trip Planner would add a stop on the way back.
- 05Recheck the plan the morning you leave.
Hypothetical trip energy
160 mile destination, round trip
- Assumed use: 300 Wh per mile in heat
- Each leg: 160 × 0.300 = 48 kWh
- Assumed buffer: 10 kWh per leg
- Round trip need: 116 kWh
- Assumed usable battery: 75 kWh, starting at 100% for this example
- Result: charging along the route is required; plan a reachable stop before the reserve is exhausted
Every number is an assumption for the method, not a range claim for any vehicle or route.
Sources checked October 15, 2026
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