How far is Austin, TX from North Alamo, TX?

The driving distance from Austin, TX to North Alamo, TX is about 308.4 miles (496.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 280.8 miles (451.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 17m 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
308.45 mi
05h 38m
Flight
280.8 mi
451.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
280.8 mi
Kilometers
451.9 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
308.45 mi
Kilometers
496.4 km
Drive Time
05h 38m

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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 05h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Alamo
Wed, Jun 10, 9:29 PM CDT
Return by in Austin
Thu, Jun 11, 3:08 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Austin
2026-06-10T15:50
Arrive North Alamo
Wed, Jun 10, 9:29 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:39 AM to 1:39 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
5:42 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
154.6 mi
02h 49m
To North Alamo
153.9 mi
02h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
94°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
95°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Austin and North Alamo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Austin and North Alamo.

  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

    60.5 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 281 South

    15.2 mi · 19 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on South Nueces Street

    66.2 mi · 1 hr 10 min · South Nueces Street

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    9.5 mi · 10 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Falfurrias Expressway

    55.8 mi · 59 min · Falfurrias Expressway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    12.1 mi · 13 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Canton Road, Veterans Boulevard

    1370 ft · 26 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto South Expressway 281

    914 ft · 18 sec · South Expressway 281

  19. 19

    Continue on South Expressway 281

    1891 ft · 40 sec · South Expressway 281

  20. 20

    Turn slight left onto South I Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · South I Road

  21. 21

    Continue on North Veterans Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · North Veterans Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West Nolana Loop

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Nolana Loop

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Raul Longoria Road

    2635 ft · 60 sec · Raul Longoria Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto East Eldora Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · East Eldora Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto North Cesar Chavez Road

    686 ft · 24 sec · North Cesar Chavez Road

  26. 26

    Turn left

    78 m · 11 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Austin and North Alamo.

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
27 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Nueces Street
75.7 mi · 25%
Falfurrias Expressway
67.9 mi · 22%
I 37 South
60.9 mi · 20%
Purple Heart Trail
58.3 mi · 19%
US 281 South
15.2 mi · 5%
Connally Loop
11 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

South Nueces Street

Keep slight left to continue on South Nueces Street

66.2 mi · 01h 10m

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 38m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.6 mi
280.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
George West
02h 49m from Austin
Leave By
5:42 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Austin and Mostly Sunny near North Alamo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Austin to North Alamo?

The road trip is about 308.4 miles (496.4 km) and usually takes 05h 38m 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 154.6 miles from Austin and 153.9 miles from North Alamo.

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

The direct path is about 280.8 miles (451.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.6 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 5:42 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.12 one way or $82.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Austin and Mostly Sunny near North Alamo.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Austin and North Alamo. Straight-line distance: 280.8 mi (451.9 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
North Alamo

#2 North Alamo

Census designated place

Population3,235
Coordinates26.2173000, -98.1289000
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: Austin (-97.74306, 30.26715)
End: North Alamo (-98.1289, 26.2173)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 496 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.88 gal
41.2 L · about $41.12
Round trip
$82.23
21.76 gal · 82.4 L
Estimated CO2
96.7 kg one way
Round trip: 193.4 kg / 426 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $41.12 $82.23
Mid-grade $4.25 $46.26 $92.52
Premium $4.59 $49.95 $99.90
Diesel $3.99 $43.44 $86.89

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 · Jun 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Austin and North Alamo. The current time is 15:50:45.

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.