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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
347.06 mi
06h 15m
Flight
297.24 mi
478.36 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
297.24 mi
Kilometers
478.36 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
347.06 mi
Kilometers
558.54 km
Drive Time
06h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cameron Park Colonia
Wed, Apr 29, 12:24 PM CDT
Return by in Austin
Wed, Apr 29, 6:39 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Austin
2026-04-29T06:09
Arrive Cameron Park Colonia
Wed, Apr 29, 12:24 PM CDT
Route Timing
06h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:15 PM to 1:45 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Austin
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Mathis
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Austin
173.9 mi
03h 07m
To Cameron Park Colonia
173.2 mi
03h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE
Destination
75°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 4:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 mph SSE

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.

  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

    10 mi · 12 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Connally Loop

    11 mi · 12 min · Connally Loop

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 37, US 281 North: San Antonio, Corpus Christi

    1184 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 37 South: Corpus Christi

    2457 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    118.7 mi · 1 hr 59 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69E, US 77: Kingsville, Brownsville

    31.3 mi · 34 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Highway 77

    61.3 mi · 1 hr 9 min · U.S. Highway 77

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Highway 77

    43.7 mi · 47 min · U.S. Highway 77

  15. 15

    Continue on North Expressway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · North Expressway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Interstate 169

    2.3 mi · 2 min · Interstate 169

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 1847: Paredes Line Road

    1216 ft · 30 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Paredes Line Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Paredes Line Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Avenida Eduardo

    798 ft · 40 sec · Avenida Eduardo

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Avenida Florencia

    43 m · 8 sec · Avenida Florencia

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Eduardo Avenue

    1517 ft · 1 min · Eduardo Avenue

  23. 23

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
23 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 37 South
119 mi · 34%
U.S. Highway 77
105 mi · 30%
Purple Heart Trail
58.3 mi · 17%
I 69E
31.3 mi · 9%
Connally Loop
11 mi · 3%
North Pan Am Expressway
10 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
06h 15m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.7 mi
297.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mathis
03h 07m from Austin
Leave By
11:30 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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).

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
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#2 Cameron Park Colonia

City in Cameron County, Texas, United States of America

Population6,963
Coordinates25.9714700, -97.4783200
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: Austin (-97.74306, 30.26715)
End: Cameron Park Colonia (-97.47832, 25.97147)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 559 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
12.25 gal
46.36 L · about $46.29
Round trip
$92.59
24.5 gal · 92.72 L
Estimated CO2
108.9 kg one way
Round trip: 217.7 kg / 480 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Texas · Apr 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Austin and Cameron Park Colonia. The current time is 06:09:24.

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.