How far is Austin, TX from Kingsville, TX?
The driving distance from Austin, TX to Kingsville, TX is about 231.3 miles (372.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 190.2 miles (306.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 10m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 05m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Human settlement in Atascosa County, Texas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Austin and Kingsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Austin and Kingsville.
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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
28.6 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 141
741 ft · 18 sec
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Turn straight onto South US Highway 77 Bypass
774 ft · 25 sec · South US Highway 77 Bypass
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Turn right onto East King Avenue
1.5 km · 1 min · East King Avenue
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Turn right onto South 14th Street
17 m · 1 sec · South 14th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 14th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Austin and Kingsville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Austin and Mostly Cloudy near Kingsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Austin to Kingsville?
The road trip is about 231.3 miles (372.2 km) and usually takes 04h 05m 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?
Pleasanton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115.8 miles from Austin and 115.5 miles from Kingsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 190.2 miles (306.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.1 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 8:50 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.84 one way or $61.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Austin and Mostly Cloudy near Kingsville.
Stop Ideas Near Pleasanton
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 Pleasanton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Austin and Kingsville. Straight-line distance: 190.22 mi (306.13 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 Kingsville
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 24,989 |
| Coordinates | 27.5158700, -97.8561100 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kingsville (-97.85611, 27.51587)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 372 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 53m |
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 | $30.84 | $61.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $34.70 | $69.39 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $37.46 | $74.93 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $32.58 | $65.17 |
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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