How far is Austin, TX from Homestead Meadows South, TX?
The driving distance from Austin, TX to Homestead Meadows South, TX is about 576.5 miles (927.8 km), with a travel time of about 09h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 509.6 miles (820.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 28m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 44m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Pecos County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Austin and Homestead Meadows South.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Austin and Homestead Meadows South.
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Start on East 5th Street
127 m · 16 sec · East 5th Street
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Turn left onto Brazos Street
109 m · 23 sec · Brazos Street
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Turn left onto East 6th Street
1.9 mi · 5 min · East 6th Street
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Turn left onto Atlanta Street
71 m · 7 sec · Atlanta Street
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Take the ramp straight toward Loop 1 South
1065 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Mopac Expressway
3.9 mi · 5 min · South Mopac Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 290 West, TX 71 West: Johnson City, Llano
1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 290 West, TX 71 West
97 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left
3.7 mi · 4 min
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Continue on West US Highway 290 Frontage Rd
136 m · 6 sec · West US Highway 290 Frontage Rd
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Continue on West US 290 Frontage Rd
1525 ft · 24 sec · West US 290 Frontage Rd
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Turn straight onto West US 290 Bypass Lanes
2551 ft · 33 sec · West US 290 Bypass Lanes
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Continue on West US Highway 290
115 m · 5 sec · West US Highway 290
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Continue on West US Highway 290
30.4 mi · 37 min · West US Highway 290
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Merge slight left onto South US Highway 281
5.4 mi · 6 min · South US Highway 281
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Continue on West US Highway 290
27.2 mi · 31 min · West US Highway 290
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Continue on East Main Street
3.5 mi · 7 min · East Main Street
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Continue on West US Highway 290
39 mi · 43 min · West US Highway 290
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Take the exit straight toward I 10 West: Fort Stockton
2748 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
442.9 mi · 6 hr 58 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Loop 375
2810 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Loop 375 North
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
6.2 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 62, US 180: Montana Avenue
1268 ft · 31 sec
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Turn straight onto Joe Battle Boulevard
1015 ft · 20 sec · Joe Battle Boulevard
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Turn right onto Montana Avenue
6 mi · 8 min · Montana Avenue
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Turn right onto Desert Meadows Drive
2501 ft · 1 min · Desert Meadows Drive
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Turn left onto Marvin Lane
958 ft · 29 sec · Marvin Lane
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Turn right onto Gwendolyn Drive
671 ft · 30 sec · Gwendolyn Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Gwendolyn Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Austin and Homestead Meadows South.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 10 West
Merge slight left
443 mi · 06h 58m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Austin and Mostly Clear near Homestead Meadows South.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Austin to Homestead Meadows South?
The road trip is about 576.5 miles (927.8 km) and usually takes 09h 44m 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?
Iraan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 287.9 miles from Austin and 288.6 miles from Homestead Meadows South.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 509.6 miles (820.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.9 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 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 $76.86 one way or $153.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 180.8 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Austin and Homestead Meadows South, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Austin and Mostly Clear near Homestead Meadows South.
Stop Ideas Near Iraan
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Iraan.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Austin and Homestead Meadows South. Straight-line distance: 509.67 mi (820.24 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 Homestead Meadows South
Census designated place
| Population | 7,247 |
| Coordinates | 31.8109700, -106.1642700 |
| Altitude | 1241 |
| Country | United States |
End: Homestead Meadows South (-106.16427, 31.81097)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 928 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 19h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 14h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 11m |
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 | $76.86 | $153.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $86.49 | $172.97 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $93.38 | $186.76 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $81.22 | $162.44 |
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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