How far is Austin, TX from Elmendorf, TX?
The driving distance from Austin, TX to Elmendorf, TX is about 89.7 miles (144.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 78.3 miles (126 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
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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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Austin and Elmendorf.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Austin and Elmendorf.
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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 left to continue on Loop 1604 South, TX 218: Anderson Loop, Pat Booker Road, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph
1145 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Loop 1604 South: Anderson Loop, JBSA-Randolph
2698 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Loop 1604 South
857 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Anderson Loop
24.9 mi · 30 min · Anderson Loop
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Turn right onto FM 327
1.3 km · 2 min · FM 327
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Turn left onto Old Corpus Christi Road
37 m · 2 sec · Old Corpus Christi Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old Corpus Christi Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Austin and Elmendorf.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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 Elmendorf.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Austin to Elmendorf?
The road trip is about 89.7 miles (144.3 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 44.9 miles from Austin and 44.8 miles from Elmendorf.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 78.3 miles (126 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 $11.94 one way or $23.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Austin and Mostly Cloudy near Elmendorf.
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 Elmendorf. Straight-line distance: 78.31 mi (126.02 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 Elmendorf
City in Bexar County, Texas, United States
| Population | 2,145 |
| Coordinates | 29.2560700, -98.3327900 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| Country | United States |
End: Elmendorf (-98.33279, 29.25607)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 144 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 07m |
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 | $11.94 | $23.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $13.44 | $26.87 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $14.51 | $29.02 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $12.62 | $25.24 |
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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