How far is Austin, TX from Alamo Heights, TX?

The driving distance from Austin, TX to Alamo Heights, TX is about 73.8 miles (118.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.3 miles (111.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
73.78 mi
01h 25m
Flight
69.25 mi
111.45 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.25 mi
Kilometers
111.45 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.78 mi
Kilometers
118.73 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alamo Heights
Fri, Apr 17, 8:19 PM CDT
Return by in Austin
Fri, Apr 17, 9:44 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Austin
2026-04-17T18:53
Arrive Alamo Heights
Fri, Apr 17, 8:19 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Austin
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Redwood
TX

Census designated place

From Austin
36.9 mi
00h 42m
To Alamo Heights
36.8 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
90°F
Friday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Austin and Alamo Heights.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Austin and Alamo Heights.

  1. 1

    Start on East 5th Street

    2551 ft · 1 min · East 5th Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Interstate 35

    1893 ft · 40 sec · North Interstate 35

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 South

    899 ft · 22 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    46.4 mi · 50 min · Purple Heart Trail

  5. 5

    Continue on Interstate Highway 35

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35

  6. 6

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail

  7. 7

    Continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    7.7 mi · 9 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 1976: Walzem Road

    965 ft · 24 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Interstate 35 North

    131 m · 9 sec · Interstate 35 North

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Walzem Road

    3093 ft · 1 min · Walzem Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Austin Highway

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Austin Highway

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Albany Street

    111 m · 18 sec · Albany Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Kokomo Street

    939 ft · 42 sec · Kokomo Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Blue Bonnet Boulevard

    917 ft · 40 sec · Blue Bonnet Boulevard

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Blue Bonnet Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Austin and Alamo Heights.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
58.3 mi · 79%
North Pan Am Expressway
7.71 mi · 10%
Austin Highway
3.73 mi · 5%
Interstate Highway 35
1.73 mi · 2%
Walzem Road
0.59 mi · 1%
East 5th Street
0.48 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Trail

Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

46.4 mi · 00h 50m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.5 mi
69.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Redwood
00h 42m from Austin
Leave By
3:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Austin and Mostly Cloudy near Alamo Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Austin to Alamo Heights?

The road trip is about 73.8 miles (118.7 km) and usually takes 01h 25m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Redwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.9 miles from Austin and 36.8 miles from Alamo Heights.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 69.3 miles (111.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.83 one way or $19.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Austin and Mostly Cloudy near Alamo Heights.

Stop Ideas Near Redwood

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Redwood and the surrounding midpoint area.
New Braunfels Parks and Recreation
Scenic stop 10.1 mi away

New Braunfels Parks and Recreation

New Braunfels , TX
110 Golf Course Rd, New Braunfels, TX 78130
Rating 4.1/5 29 reviews City government office,Park,Skateboard park
New Braunfels City Hall
Meeting point 10.7 mi away

New Braunfels City Hall

New Braunfels , TX
550 Landa St, New Braunfels, TX 78130
Rating 3.7/5 3 reviews City government office
Comal County Courthouse(Gerichtsgebäude)
Nearby stop 10 mi away

Comal County Courthouse(Gerichtsgebäude)

New Braunfels , TX
100 N Seguin Ave, New Braunfels, TX 78130
Rating 2.6/5 11 reviews Courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Redwood.

RAIL

San Marcos Station

8 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Austin

53 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

San Antonio Station

70 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

Taylor

97 mi away
118 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Austin and Alamo Heights. Straight-line distance: 69.25 mi (111.45 km).

Austin

#1 Austin

The eleventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the Austin metropolitan area.

Population995,484
Coordinates30.2671500, -97.7430600
Altitude149
CountryUnited States
Alamo Heights

#2 Alamo Heights

City in Bexar County, Texas, United States

Population8,668
Coordinates29.4849500, -98.4658500
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
Start: Austin (-97.74306, 30.26715)
End: Alamo Heights (-98.46585, 29.48495)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 119 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.6 gal
9.85 L · about $9.83
Round trip
$19.65
5.2 gal · 19.7 L
Estimated CO2
23.1 kg one way
Round trip: 46.2 kg / 102 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $9.83 $19.65
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.06 $22.11
Premium $4.59 $11.94 $23.87
Diesel $3.99 $10.38 $20.76

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Austin and Alamo Heights. The current time is 18:53:42.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.