How far is Austin, TX from La Vernia, TX?
The driving distance from Austin, TX to La Vernia, TX is about 73.1 miles (117.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 66.8 miles (107.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 04m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Austin and La Vernia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Austin and La Vernia.
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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
28.5 mi · 31 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward C M Allen Parkway
1052 ft · 26 sec
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Turn straight onto North Interstate 35
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Interstate 35
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Turn left onto South Guadalupe Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · South Guadalupe Street
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Turn straight onto State Highway 123
15.5 mi · 20 min · State Highway 123
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Turn right
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn slight right
55 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto West Interstate 10
1.1 mi · 1 min · West Interstate 10
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 West
1471 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
4.7 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 775: New Berlin, La Vernia
135 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight onto West Interstate 10
598 ft · 23 sec · West Interstate 10
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Turn left onto Farm to Market Road 775
15 mi · 20 min · Farm to Market Road 775
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Continue on Seguin Road
3078 ft · 1 min · Seguin Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Chihuahua East
110 m · 10 sec · Chihuahua East
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Turn right onto Dry Hollow
43 m · 6 sec · Dry Hollow
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Dry Hollow
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Austin and La Vernia.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Purple Heart Trail
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
28.5 mi · 00h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Austin and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near La Vernia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Austin to La Vernia?
The road trip is about 73.1 miles (117.7 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?
Redwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.7 miles from Austin and 36.5 miles from La Vernia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 66.8 miles (107.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 3:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.75 one way or $19.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Austin and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near La Vernia.
Stop Ideas Near Redwood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
New Braunfels Parks and Recreation
New Braunfels City Hall
Comal County Courthouse(Gerichtsgebäude)
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Redwood.
San Marcos Station
Austin
San Antonio Station
Taylor
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Austin and La Vernia. Straight-line distance: 66.77 mi (107.46 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 La Vernia
City in Wilson County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,449 |
| Coordinates | 29.3563500, -98.1155600 |
| Altitude | 149 |
| Country | United States |
End: La Vernia (-98.11556, 29.35635)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 118 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $9.75 | $19.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $10.97 | $21.94 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $11.84 | $23.69 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $10.30 | $20.60 |
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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