How far is Austin, TX from La Feria, TX?

The driving distance from Austin, TX to La Feria, TX is about 331.5 miles (533.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 283.9 miles (456.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 53m 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
331.47 mi
05h 56m
Flight
283.89 mi
456.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
283.89 mi
Kilometers
456.88 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
331.47 mi
Kilometers
533.45 km
Drive Time
05h 56m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in La Feria
Sun, Apr 19, 8:10 AM CDT
Return by in Austin
Sun, Apr 19, 2:07 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Austin
2026-04-19T02:13
Arrive La Feria
Sun, Apr 19, 8:10 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:57 AM to 1:57 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
5:06 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
George West
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Austin
166.1 mi
02h 58m
To La Feria
165.4 mi
02h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NE
Destination
73°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 18 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Austin and La Feria.

  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

    118.7 mi · 1 hr 59 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69E, US 77: Kingsville, Brownsville

    31.3 mi · 34 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Highway 77

    61.3 mi · 1 hr 9 min · U.S. Highway 77

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Highway 77

    29.4 mi · 30 min · U.S. Highway 77

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 2 West, US 83: McAllen

    1 mi · 1 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 506: La Feria, Santa Rosa

    1578 ft · 39 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto East Expressway 83

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Expressway 83

  19. 19

    Turn left

    2522 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Turn left

    11 m · 1 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
21 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 37 South
119 mi · 36%
U.S. Highway 77
90.7 mi · 27%
Purple Heart Trail
58.3 mi · 18%
I 69E
31.3 mi · 9%
Connally Loop
11 mi · 3%
North Pan Am Expressway
10 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
05h 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.6 mi
283.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
George West
02h 58m from Austin
Leave By
5:06 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Austin and Showers And Thunderstorms near La Feria.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Austin to La Feria?

The road trip is about 331.5 miles (533.5 km) and usually takes 05h 56m 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?

George West is a useful midpoint, sitting about 166.1 miles from Austin and 165.4 miles from La Feria.

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

The direct path is about 283.9 miles (456.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.6 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 5:06 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.21 one way or $88.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 104 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Austin and Showers And Thunderstorms near La Feria.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Austin and La Feria. Straight-line distance: 283.89 mi (456.88 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
La Feria

#2 La Feria

City in Cameron County, Texas, United States

Population7,240
Coordinates26.1589600, -97.8238900
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Start: Austin (-97.74306, 30.26715)
End: La Feria (-97.82389, 26.15896)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 533 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.7 gal
44.28 L · about $44.21
Round trip
$88.43
23.4 gal · 88.56 L
Estimated CO2
104 kg one way
Round trip: 208 kg / 459 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $44.21 $88.43
Mid-grade $4.25 $49.75 $99.50
Premium $4.59 $53.71 $107.43
Diesel $3.99 $46.72 $93.44

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Austin and La Feria. The current time is 02:13:55.

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.