How far is Austin, TX from Jourdanton, TX?

The driving distance from Austin, TX to Jourdanton, TX is about 115.3 miles (185.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104.9 miles (168.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 22m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
115.3 mi
02h 11m
Flight
104.97 mi
168.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.97 mi
Kilometers
168.93 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
115.3 mi
Kilometers
185.56 km
Drive Time
02h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jourdanton
Thu, Apr 30, 6:41 AM CDT
Return by in Austin
Thu, Apr 30, 8:53 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Austin
2026-04-30T04:30
Arrive Jourdanton
Thu, Apr 30, 6:41 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:08 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
Garden Ridge
TX

City in Comal County, Texas, United States

From Austin
57.7 mi
01h 05m
To Jourdanton
57.5 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    23.3 mi · 24 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 97: Pleasanton, Floresville

    1082 ft · 27 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto I-37 Frontage Road

    1080 ft · 32 sec · I-37 Frontage Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East State Highway 97

    3.4 mi · 5 min · East State Highway 97

  15. 15

    Turn left onto 2nd Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · 2nd Street

  16. 16

    Continue on South Main Street

    626 ft · 11 sec · South Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn slight right

    48 m · 6 sec

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto West Oaklawn Road

    4.7 mi · 7 min · West Oaklawn Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Zanderson Avenue

    29 m · 2 sec · Zanderson Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Zanderson Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
58.3 mi · 51%
I 37 South
23.7 mi · 21%
Connally Loop
11 mi · 10%
North Pan Am Expressway
10 mi · 9%
West Oaklawn Road
4.71 mi · 4%
East State Highway 97
3.36 mi · 3%
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 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.4 mi
104.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Garden Ridge
01h 05m from Austin
Leave By
2:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Austin and Mostly Cloudy near Jourdanton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 115.3 miles (185.6 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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?

Garden Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.7 miles from Austin and 57.5 miles from Jourdanton.

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

The direct path is about 104.9 miles (168.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 2:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.38 one way or $30.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Austin and Mostly Cloudy near Jourdanton.

Stop Ideas Near Garden Ridge

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 Garden Ridge and the surrounding midpoint area.
New Braunfels Parks and Recreation
Scenic stop 10 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 3.5 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 7.5 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 9.4 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 Garden Ridge.

RAIL

San Antonio Station

29 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

San Marcos Station

45 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Austin

88 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Austin and Jourdanton. Straight-line distance: 104.97 mi (168.93 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
Jourdanton

#2 Jourdanton

City in Texas, USA

Population4,436
Coordinates28.9180300, -98.5464100
Altitude140
CountryUnited States
Start: Austin (-97.74306, 30.26715)
End: Jourdanton (-98.54641, 28.91803)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 186 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.07 gal
15.4 L · about $15.38
Round trip
$30.76
8.14 gal · 30.8 L
Estimated CO2
36.2 kg one way
Round trip: 72.3 kg / 159 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $15.38 $30.76
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.31 $34.61
Premium $4.59 $18.69 $37.37
Diesel $3.99 $16.25 $32.50

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Austin and Jourdanton. The current time is 04:30:27.

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.