How far is Austin, TX from Cameron Park Colonia, TX?
The driving distance from Austin, TX to Cameron Park Colonia, TX is about 347 miles (558.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 297.3 miles (478.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 15m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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City in Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Austin and Cameron Park Colonia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Austin and Cameron Park Colonia.
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Start on East 5th Street
2551 ft · 1 min · East 5th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Interstate 35
1893 ft · 40 sec · North Interstate 35
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 South
899 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
46.4 mi · 50 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on Interstate Highway 35
1.7 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on North Pan Am Expressway
10 mi · 12 min · North Pan Am Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Connally Loop
11 mi · 12 min · Connally Loop
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Take the exit slight right toward I 37, US 281 North: San Antonio, Corpus Christi
1184 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 37 South: Corpus Christi
2457 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
118.7 mi · 1 hr 59 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 69E, US 77: Kingsville, Brownsville
31.3 mi · 34 min
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Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Highway 77
61.3 mi · 1 hr 9 min · U.S. Highway 77
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Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Highway 77
43.7 mi · 47 min · U.S. Highway 77
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Continue on North Expressway
2.1 mi · 2 min · North Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Interstate 169
2.3 mi · 2 min · Interstate 169
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 1847: Paredes Line Road
1216 ft · 30 sec
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Turn straight
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto Paredes Line Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · Paredes Line Road
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Turn left onto Avenida Eduardo
798 ft · 40 sec · Avenida Eduardo
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Avenida Florencia
43 m · 8 sec · Avenida Florencia
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Turn right onto Eduardo Avenue
1517 ft · 1 min · Eduardo Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Eduardo Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Austin and Cameron Park Colonia.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 37 South
Merge slight left
119 mi · 01h 59m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Austin and Mostly Cloudy near Cameron Park Colonia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Austin to Cameron Park Colonia?
The road trip is about 347 miles (558.5 km) and usually takes 06h 15m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Mathis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 173.9 miles from Austin and 173.2 miles from Cameron Park Colonia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 297.3 miles (478.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.7 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.29 one way or $92.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 108.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Austin and Mostly Cloudy near Cameron Park Colonia.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Austin and Cameron Park Colonia. Straight-line distance: 297.24 mi (478.36 km).
#1 Austin
The eleventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the Austin metropolitan area.
| Population | 995,484 |
| Coordinates | 30.2671500, -97.7430600 |
| Altitude | 149 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cameron Park Colonia
City in Cameron County, Texas, United States of America
| Population | 6,963 |
| Coordinates | 25.9714700, -97.4783200 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cameron Park Colonia (-97.47832, 25.97147)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 559 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 19m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $46.29 | $92.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $52.09 | $104.17 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $56.24 | $112.48 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $48.91 | $97.83 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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