How far is Austin, TX from Medina, TX?
The driving distance from Austin, TX to Medina, TX is about 130.4 miles (209.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 95.6 miles (153.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 31m.
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.
City in Bexar County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Austin and Medina.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Austin and Medina.
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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
1.8 mi · 2 min · North Pan Am Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Loop 1604: Anderson Loop
726 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Loop 1604 West: Anderson Loop
2031 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Loop 1604 West
554 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto Anderson Loop
20.4 mi · 22 min · Anderson Loop
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 1560: West Hausman Road
1395 ft · 34 sec
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Turn straight onto North Loop 1604 West
1631 ft · 35 sec · North Loop 1604 West
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Turn right onto FM 1560 North
2 mi · 3 min · FM 1560 North
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Turn straight onto Bandera Road
10.8 mi · 14 min · Bandera Road
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Continue on State Highway 16 South
19.6 mi · 24 min · State Highway 16 South
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Turn right onto 13th Street
2840 ft · 2 min · 13th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 173 North
1963 ft · 49 sec · State Highway 173 North
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Turn left onto FM 3240
7.2 mi · 8 min · FM 3240
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Ranch Road 2828
3.3 mi · 4 min · Ranch Road 2828
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Turn right onto State Highway 16 North
2.2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 16 North
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Turn right onto Newcomer Lane
20 m · 3 sec · Newcomer Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Newcomer Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Austin and Medina.
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.
Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Austin and Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Medina.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Austin to Medina?
The road trip is about 130.4 miles (209.9 km) and usually takes 02h 31m 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?
Selma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.2 miles from Austin and 65.2 miles from Medina.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 95.6 miles (153.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.8 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:28 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.32 one way or $32.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Austin and Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Medina.
Stop Ideas Near Selma
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Piazza Italia Park
Schertz EMS
Converse City Hall
Municipal Plaza
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Selma.
San Antonio Station
San Marcos Station
Austin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Austin and Medina. Straight-line distance: 95.62 mi (153.89 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 Medina
Medina is a place in Texas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 29.7966100, -99.2464300 |
| Altitude | 441 |
| Country | United States |
End: Medina (-99.24643, 29.79661)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 210 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 37m |
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 | $3.55 | $16.32 | $32.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.06 | $18.68 | $37.36 |
| Premium | $4.44 | $20.42 | $40.84 |
| Diesel | $5.65 | $25.99 | $51.99 |
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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