How far is Austin, TX from Ricardo, TX?
The driving distance from Austin, TX to Ricardo, TX is about 237.2 miles (381.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 196.7 miles (316.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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 04h 11m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town in Atascosa County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Austin and Ricardo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Austin and Ricardo.
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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
118.7 mi · 1 hr 59 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 69E, US 77: Kingsville, Brownsville
31.3 mi · 34 min
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Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Highway 77
4.4 mi · 5 min · U.S. Highway 77
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Turn left onto Farm to Market Road 1118
23 m · 2 sec · Farm to Market Road 1118
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Farm to Market Road 1118
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Austin and Ricardo.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 37 South
Merge slight left
119 mi · 01h 59m
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.
Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Austin and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ricardo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Austin to Ricardo?
The road trip is about 237.2 miles (381.7 km) and usually takes 04h 11m 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?
Christine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.7 miles from Austin and 118.4 miles from Ricardo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 196.7 miles (316.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:38 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.97 one way or $59.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Austin and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ricardo.
Stop Ideas Near Christine
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 Christine.
San Antonio Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Austin and Ricardo. Straight-line distance: 196.73 mi (316.6 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 Ricardo
Ricardo is a place in Texas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 27.4214300, -97.8511100 |
| Altitude | 16 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ricardo (-97.85111, 27.42143)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 382 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 57m |
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 | $3.58 | $29.97 | $59.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.09 | $34.27 | $68.53 |
| Premium | $4.47 | $37.43 | $74.86 |
| Diesel | $5.68 | $47.56 | $95.12 |
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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