How far is Austin, TX from Sabinal, TX?
The driving distance from Austin, TX to Sabinal, TX is about 139.1 miles (223.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 122.4 miles (197 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 19m 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 39m.
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
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Austin and Sabinal.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Austin and Sabinal.
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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
6.9 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 410 West, Loop 368 South
2289 ft · 56 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 410 West
1680 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Connally Loop
19.3 mi · 22 min · Connally Loop
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Take the exit slight right toward US 90 West: Del Rio
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Cleto Rodriguez Freeway
3.2 mi · 3 min · Cleto Rodriguez Freeway
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Continue on West US Highway 90
25.4 mi · 29 min · West US Highway 90
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Continue on 19th Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · 19th Street
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Continue on US Highway 90 West
19 mi · 22 min · US Highway 90 West
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Turn left onto South Center Street
49 m · 3 sec · South Center Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Center Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Austin and Sabinal.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Austin and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Sabinal.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Austin to Sabinal?
The road trip is about 139.1 miles (223.8 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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?
Windcrest is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.5 miles from Austin and 69.5 miles from Sabinal.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 122.4 miles (197 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.7 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 1:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.55 one way or $37.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Austin and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Sabinal.
Stop Ideas Near Windcrest
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Piazza Italia Park
Schertz EMS
Kirby Public Works
Municipal Plaza
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Windcrest.
San Antonio Station
San Marcos Station
Austin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Austin and Sabinal. Straight-line distance: 122.4 mi (196.99 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 Sabinal
City in Uvalde County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,676 |
| Coordinates | 29.3174600, -99.4664400 |
| Altitude | 292 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sabinal (-99.46644, 29.31746)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 224 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 44m |
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 | $18.55 | $37.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $20.88 | $41.75 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $22.54 | $45.08 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $19.61 | $39.21 |
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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