How far is Austin, TX from Leon Valley, TX?
The driving distance from Austin, TX to Leon Valley, TX is about 83.3 miles (134.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 74.8 miles (120.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 09m 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 34m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Texas
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Austin and Leon Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Austin and Leon Valley.
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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
6.9 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 410 West, Loop 368 South
2289 ft · 56 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 410 West
1680 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Connally Loop
12.7 mi · 15 min · Connally Loop
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Take the exit slight right toward Spur 421: Bandera Road
760 ft · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Northwest Loop 410
1054 ft · 21 sec · Northwest Loop 410
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Turn right onto Bandera Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Bandera Road
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Continue on Bandera Road
681 ft · 23 sec · Bandera Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bandera Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Austin and Leon Valley.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Austin and Partly Sunny near Leon Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Austin to Leon Valley?
The road trip is about 83.3 miles (134.1 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?
Lake Dunlap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.7 miles from Austin and 41.6 miles from Leon Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 74.8 miles (120.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 3:20 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.11 one way or $22.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Austin and Partly Sunny near Leon Valley.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Dunlap
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
New Braunfels Parks and Recreation
Marion City Hall
Comal County Courthouse(Gerichtsgebäude)
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Dunlap.
San Marcos Station
San Antonio Station
Austin
Taylor
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Austin and Leon Valley. Straight-line distance: 74.81 mi (120.39 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 Leon Valley
City in Texas
| Population | 12,301 |
| Coordinates | 29.4952300, -98.6186300 |
| Altitude | 252 |
| Country | United States |
End: Leon Valley (-98.61863, 29.49523)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 134 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 02m |
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 | $11.11 | $22.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.50 | $25.00 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $13.50 | $27.00 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $11.74 | $23.48 |
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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