How far is Austin, TX from Cross Mountain, TX?
The driving distance from Austin, TX to Cross Mountain, TX is about 87.6 miles (140.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 69.7 miles (112.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 26m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 43m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The third most populous city in Comal County, Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Austin and Cross Mountain.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Austin and Cross Mountain.
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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
1.8 mi · 2 min · North Pan Am Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Loop 1604: Anderson Loop
726 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Loop 1604 West: Anderson Loop
2031 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Loop 1604 West
554 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto Anderson Loop
17.3 mi · 19 min · Anderson Loop
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Take the exit slight right
1495 ft · 37 sec
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Turn straight onto North Loop 1604 West
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Loop 1604 West
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Turn right onto Chase Hill Boulevard
1.2 km · 2 min · Chase Hill Boulevard
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Turn right onto Babcock Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · Babcock Road
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Turn right onto Cielo Vista Drive
2989 ft · 2 min · Cielo Vista Drive
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Turn sharp left onto Monarch Pass
1045 ft · 46 sec · Monarch Pass
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Turn left onto Chulan Pass Drive
124 m · 20 sec · Chulan Pass Drive
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Turn right
58 m · 14 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Austin and Cross Mountain.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Austin and Mostly Cloudy near Cross Mountain.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Austin to Cross Mountain?
The road trip is about 87.6 miles (140.9 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?
New Braunfels is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.8 miles from Austin and 43.7 miles from Cross Mountain.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 69.7 miles (112.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.9 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 3:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.68 one way or $23.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Austin and Mostly Cloudy near Cross Mountain.
Stop Ideas Near New Braunfels
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
New Braunfels Parks and Recreation
City of Cibolo Municipal Building
Comal County Courthouse(Gerichtsgebäude)
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Braunfels.
San Marcos Station
San Antonio Station
Austin
Taylor
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Austin and Cross Mountain. Straight-line distance: 69.67 mi (112.13 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 Cross Mountain
Census designated place
| Population | 3,124 |
| Coordinates | 29.6455000, -98.6594700 |
| Altitude | 426 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cross Mountain (-98.65947, 29.6455)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 141 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 05m |
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 | $11.68 | $23.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $13.14 | $26.28 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $14.19 | $28.37 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $12.34 | $24.68 |
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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