How far is Austin, TX from Pleasanton, TX?
The driving distance from Austin, TX to Pleasanton, TX is about 109.8 miles (176.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 100.1 miles (161.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 06m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 03m.
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 Comal County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Austin and Pleasanton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Austin and Pleasanton.
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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
23.3 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 97: Pleasanton, Floresville
1082 ft · 27 sec
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Turn straight onto I-37 Frontage Road
1080 ft · 32 sec · I-37 Frontage Road
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Turn right onto East State Highway 97
3.4 mi · 5 min · East State Highway 97
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Turn left onto 2nd Street
109 m · 13 sec · 2nd Street
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Turn sharp left
38 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Austin and Pleasanton.
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 Pleasanton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Austin to Pleasanton?
The road trip is about 109.8 miles (176.7 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?
Garden Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55 miles from Austin and 54.8 miles from Pleasanton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 100.1 miles (161.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 2:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.66 one way or $29.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Austin and Partly Sunny near Pleasanton.
Stop Ideas Near Garden Ridge
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
New Braunfels Parks and Recreation
Schertz EMS
Windcrest City Hall
Comal County Courthouse(Gerichtsgebäude)
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Garden Ridge.
San Antonio Station
San Marcos Station
Austin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Austin and Pleasanton. Straight-line distance: 100.1 mi (161.09 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 Pleasanton
Human settlement in Atascosa County, Texas, United States of America
| Population | 11,007 |
| Coordinates | 28.9671900, -98.4786300 |
| Altitude | 110 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pleasanton (-98.47863, 28.96719)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 177 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 22m |
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 | $14.66 | $29.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $16.50 | $33.00 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $17.81 | $35.63 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $15.49 | $30.99 |
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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