How far is Austin, TX from Rendon, TX?
The driving distance from Austin, TX to Rendon, TX is about 180.9 miles (291.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 162.2 miles (261.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 27m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 13m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Austin and Rendon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Austin and Rendon.
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Start on East 5th Street
1836 ft · 52 sec · East 5th Street
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Turn left onto Red River Street
711 ft · 20 sec · Red River Street
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Turn right onto East 7th Street
757 ft · 17 sec · East 7th Street
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Turn left onto North Interstate 35
928 ft · 27 sec · North Interstate 35
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 North, US 290 East
906 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
2985 ft · 42 sec · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight right to continue on Purple Heart Trail
95.6 mi · 1 hr 40 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.6 mi · 8 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35W: Fort Worth
38.7 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 1187: McAllister Road, Rendon-Crowley Road
2966 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto South Freeway
729 ft · 19 sec · South Freeway
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Turn right onto East Rendon Crowley Road
3.8 mi · 6 min · East Rendon Crowley Road
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Continue on Rendon Bloodworth Road
1 km · 1 min · Rendon Bloodworth Road
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Turn right onto Rendon Road
1314 ft · 31 sec · Rendon Road
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Turn left onto Rendon Bloodworth Road
10 m · 1 sec · Rendon Bloodworth Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Rendon Bloodworth Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Austin and Rendon.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Purple Heart Trail
Keep slight right to continue on Purple Heart Trail
95.6 mi · 01h 40m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Austin and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rendon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Austin to Rendon?
The road trip is about 180.9 miles (291.1 km) and usually takes 03h 13m 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?
Lorena is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.6 miles from Austin and 90.2 miles from Rendon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 162.2 miles (261.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:32 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.11 one way or $48.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Austin and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rendon.
Stop Ideas Near Lorena
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lorena.
McGregor
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Temple
Killeen, Texas
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Austin and Rendon. Straight-line distance: 162.26 mi (261.13 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 Rendon
Census designated place
| Population | 12,552 |
| Coordinates | 32.5762500, -97.2414000 |
| Altitude | 224 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rendon (-97.2414, 32.57625)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 291 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 15m |
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 | $24.11 | $48.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $27.13 | $54.26 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $29.29 | $58.58 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $25.48 | $50.95 |
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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