How far is Austin, TX from Laguna Heights, TX?
The driving distance from Austin, TX to Laguna Heights, TX is about 357 miles (574.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 290.8 miles (468 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 29m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Texas, United States
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 Laguna Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Austin and Laguna Heights.
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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
31.3 mi · 34 min
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Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Highway 77
61.3 mi · 1 hr 9 min · U.S. Highway 77
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Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Highway 77
41.3 mi · 44 min · U.S. Highway 77
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 100, FM 1421: South Padre Island
1645 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 100
1.3 mi · 2 min · State Highway 100
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Continue on Texas State Highway 100
4.2 mi · 5 min · Texas State Highway 100
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Continue on West Ocean Boulevard
15.9 mi · 22 min · West Ocean Boulevard
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Turn right onto Washington Street
10 m · 1 sec · Washington Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Washington Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Austin and Laguna Heights.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Austin and Mostly Cloudy near Laguna Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Austin to Laguna Heights?
The road trip is about 357 miles (574.6 km) and usually takes 06h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Mathis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 178.9 miles from Austin and 178.2 miles from Laguna Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 290.8 miles (468 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.2 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.62 one way or $95.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 112 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Austin and Mostly Cloudy near Laguna Heights.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Austin and Laguna Heights. Straight-line distance: 290.83 mi (468.04 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 Laguna Heights
Place in Cameron County, Texas, United States
| Population | 3,488 |
| Coordinates | 26.0800800, -97.2538600 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Laguna Heights (-97.25386, 26.08008)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 575 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 27m |
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 | $47.62 | $95.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $53.58 | $107.15 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $57.85 | $115.69 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $50.31 | $100.62 |
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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