How far is Austin, TX from Hondo, TX?

The driving distance from Austin, TX to Hondo, TX is about 118.9 miles (191.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105.2 miles (169.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 31m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
118.92 mi
02h 15m
Flight
105.19 mi
169.29 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.19 mi
Kilometers
169.29 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
118.92 mi
Kilometers
191.38 km
Drive Time
02h 15m

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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 02h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hondo
Thu, Apr 23, 1:18 AM CDT
Return by in Austin
Thu, Apr 23, 3:34 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Austin
2026-04-22T23:03
Arrive Hondo
Thu, Apr 23, 1:18 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Austin
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Selma
TX

City in Bexar County, Texas, United States

From Austin
59.5 mi
01h 07m
To Hondo
59.5 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    6.9 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 410 West, Loop 368 South

    2289 ft · 56 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 410 West

    1680 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Connally Loop

    19.3 mi · 22 min · Connally Loop

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 90 West: Del Rio

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Cleto Rodriguez Freeway

    3.2 mi · 3 min · Cleto Rodriguez Freeway

  13. 13

    Continue on West US Highway 90

    25.4 mi · 29 min · West US Highway 90

  14. 14

    Continue on 19th Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · 19th Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 19th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
58.3 mi · 49%
West US Highway 90
25.4 mi · 21%
Connally Loop
19.3 mi · 16%
North Pan Am Expressway
6.89 mi · 6%
Cleto Rodriguez Freeway
3.23 mi · 3%
Interstate Highway 35
1.73 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.7 mi
105.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Selma
01h 07m from Austin
Leave By
1:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Austin and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hondo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 118.9 miles (191.4 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?

Selma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.5 miles from Austin and 59.5 miles from Hondo.

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

The direct path is about 105.2 miles (169.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.87 one way or $31.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Austin and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hondo.

Stop Ideas Near Selma

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Selma and the surrounding midpoint area.
New Braunfels Parks and Recreation
Scenic stop 11.8 mi away

New Braunfels Parks and Recreation

New Braunfels , TX
110 Golf Course Rd, New Braunfels, TX 78130
Rating 4.1/5 29 reviews City government office,Park,Skateboard park
Schertz EMS
Practical stop 2.4 mi away

Schertz EMS

Schertz , TX
City Hall, 1400 Schertz Pkwy #7, Schertz, TX 78154
Rating 4.4/5 9 reviews City government office,Ambulance service
Converse City Hall
Meeting point 6 mi away

Converse City Hall

Converse , TX
406 S Seguin Rd, Converse, TX 78109
Rating 3.7/5 15 reviews City government office,Local government office,City Hall
New Braunfels Municipal Court
Nearby stop 11.1 mi away

New Braunfels Municipal Court

New Braunfels , TX
550 Landa St, New Braunfels, TX 78130
Rating 3.6/5 10 reviews City courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

San Antonio Station

25 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

San Marcos Station

49 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Austin

93 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Austin and Hondo. Straight-line distance: 105.19 mi (169.29 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
Hondo

#2 Hondo

City in Texas, United States

Population9,492
Coordinates29.3474600, -99.1414200
Altitude272
CountryUnited States
Start: Austin (-97.74306, 30.26715)
End: Hondo (-99.14142, 29.34746)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 191 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.2 gal
15.88 L · about $15.87
Round trip
$31.74
8.4 gal · 31.76 L
Estimated CO2
37.3 kg one way
Round trip: 74.7 kg / 165 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $15.87 $31.74
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.86 $35.72
Premium $4.59 $19.28 $38.56
Diesel $3.99 $16.77 $33.54

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Austin and Hondo. The current time is 23:03:05.

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.