How far is Austin, TX from Falfurrias, TX?

The driving distance from Austin, TX to Falfurrias, TX is about 236.2 miles (380.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 211.5 miles (340.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
236.23 mi
04h 16m
Flight
211.45 mi
340.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
211.45 mi
Kilometers
340.3 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
236.23 mi
Kilometers
380.17 km
Drive Time
04h 16m

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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 04h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Falfurrias
Fri, Apr 17, 3:10 AM CDT
Return by in Austin
Fri, Apr 17, 7:27 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Austin
2026-04-16T22:53
Arrive Falfurrias
Fri, Apr 17, 3:10 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:26 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Austin
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Christine
TX

Town in Atascosa County, Texas, United States

From Austin
118.4 mi
02h 08m
To Falfurrias
117.8 mi
02h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
93°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Austin and Falfurrias.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Austin and Falfurrias.

  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

    60.5 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 281 South

    15.2 mi · 19 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on South Nueces Street

    66.2 mi · 1 hr 10 min · South Nueces Street

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    9.5 mi · 10 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Falfurrias Expressway

    1.4 mi · 1 min · Falfurrias Expressway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 285: Falfurrias

    623 ft · 15 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto North US Highway 281

    2367 ft · 49 sec · North US Highway 281

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Rice Street

    962 ft · 20 sec · East Rice Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North Saint Mary's Street

    28 m · 2 sec · North Saint Mary's Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Saint Mary's Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Austin and Falfurrias.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
20 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Nueces Street
75.7 mi · 32%
I 37 South
60.9 mi · 26%
Purple Heart Trail
58.3 mi · 25%
US 281 South
15.2 mi · 6%
Connally Loop
11 mi · 5%
North Pan Am Expressway
10 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

South Nueces Street

Keep slight left to continue on South Nueces Street

66.2 mi · 01h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.7 mi
211.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Christine
02h 08m from Austin
Leave By
8:26 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Austin and Mostly Sunny near Falfurrias.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Austin to Falfurrias?

The road trip is about 236.2 miles (380.2 km) and usually takes 04h 16m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Christine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.4 miles from Austin and 117.8 miles from Falfurrias.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 211.5 miles (340.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.7 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:26 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.48 one way or $62.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Austin and Mostly Sunny near Falfurrias.

Stop Ideas Near Christine

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Christine, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Christine.

RAIL

San Antonio Station

70 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Austin and Falfurrias. Straight-line distance: 211.45 mi (340.3 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
Falfurrias

#2 Falfurrias

City in Texas, United States

Population4,717
Coordinates27.2269900, -98.1441700
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
Start: Austin (-97.74306, 30.26715)
End: Falfurrias (-98.14417, 27.22699)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 380 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.33 gal
31.55 L · about $31.48
Round trip
$62.96
16.66 gal · 63.1 L
Estimated CO2
74 kg one way
Round trip: 148.1 kg / 327 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $31.48 $62.96
Mid-grade $4.25 $35.42 $70.84
Premium $4.59 $38.24 $76.49
Diesel $3.99 $33.26 $66.52

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Austin and Falfurrias. The current time is 22:53:50.

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.