How far is Austin, TX from Encantada-Ranchito-El Calaboz, TX?
The driving distance from Austin, TX to Encantada-Ranchito-El Calaboz, TX is about 340.9 miles (548.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 292.6 miles (470.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 24m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 12m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Austin and Encantada-Ranchito-El Calaboz.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Austin and Encantada-Ranchito-El Calaboz.
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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
37.9 mi · 40 min · U.S. Highway 77
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Take the exit slight right
1355 ft · 33 sec
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Turn straight onto East Expressway 83
704 ft · 18 sec · East Expressway 83
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Turn right onto Scaief Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Scaief Road
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Continue on Sherer Road
3.7 mi · 7 min · Sherer Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Military Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Military Highway
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Turn left
2388 ft · 2 min
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Arrive at your destination
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Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Austin and Encantada-Ranchito-El Calaboz.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Austin and Partly Sunny near Encantada-Ranchito-El Calaboz.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Austin to Encantada-Ranchito-El Calaboz?
The road trip is about 340.9 miles (548.7 km) and usually takes 06h 12m 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?
Lake City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 170.8 miles from Austin and 170.1 miles from Encantada-Ranchito-El Calaboz.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 292.6 miles (470.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.3 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 $45.46 one way or $90.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 106.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Austin and Partly Sunny near Encantada-Ranchito-El Calaboz.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Austin and Encantada-Ranchito-El Calaboz. Straight-line distance: 292.6 mi (470.89 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 Encantada-Ranchito-El Calaboz
Census-designated place in Cameron County, Texas
| Population | 2,255 |
| Coordinates | 26.0334400, -97.6330700 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
End: Encantada-Ranchito-El Calaboz (-97.63307, 26.03344)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 549 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 15m |
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 | $45.46 | $90.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $51.15 | $102.30 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $55.23 | $110.46 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $48.04 | $96.07 |
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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