How far is Austin, TX from Uvalde Estates, TX?

The driving distance from Austin, TX to Uvalde Estates, TX is about 165.6 miles (266.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 146.6 miles (236 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 30m 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
165.58 mi
03h 15m
Flight
146.67 mi
236.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
146.67 mi
Kilometers
236.04 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
165.58 mi
Kilometers
266.47 km
Drive Time
03h 15m

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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 03h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Uvalde Estates
Thu, Apr 23, 12:58 AM CDT
Return by in Austin
Thu, Apr 23, 4:13 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Austin
2026-04-22T21:43
Arrive Uvalde Estates
Thu, Apr 23, 12:58 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:30 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
Leon Valley
TX

City in Texas

From Austin
82.8 mi
01h 37m
To Uvalde Estates
82.8 mi
01h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Austin and Uvalde Estates.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Austin and Uvalde Estates.

  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

    6.9 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 410 West, Loop 368 South

    2289 ft · 56 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 410 West

    1680 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Connally Loop

    19.3 mi · 22 min · Connally Loop

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 90 West: Del Rio

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Cleto Rodriguez Freeway

    3.2 mi · 3 min · Cleto Rodriguez Freeway

  13. 13

    Continue on West US Highway 90

    25.4 mi · 29 min · West US Highway 90

  14. 14

    Continue on 19th Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · 19th Street

  15. 15

    Continue on US Highway 90 West

    37.7 mi · 43 min · US Highway 90 West

  16. 16

    Continue on East Main Street

    3.2 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Getty Street

    2990 ft · 41 sec · South Getty Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Crystal City Highway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Crystal City Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on South US Highway 83

    1.2 mi · 1 min · South US Highway 83

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Elm Lane

    889 ft · 44 sec · Elm Lane

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South Homestead Road

    1.6 mi · 6 min · South Homestead Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Homestead Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Austin and Uvalde Estates.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
22 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
58.3 mi · 35%
US Highway 90 West
37.7 mi · 23%
West US Highway 90
25.4 mi · 15%
Connally Loop
19.3 mi · 12%
North Pan Am Expressway
6.89 mi · 4%
Cleto Rodriguez Freeway
3.23 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
03h 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19 mi
146.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Leon Valley
01h 37m from Austin
Leave By
10:30 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Austin and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Uvalde Estates.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Austin to Uvalde Estates?

The road trip is about 165.6 miles (266.5 km) and usually takes 03h 15m 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?

Leon Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.8 miles from Austin and 82.8 miles from Uvalde Estates.

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

The direct path is about 146.6 miles (236 km), while the road route adds roughly 19 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 10:30 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.07 one way or $44.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.9 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 Uvalde Estates.

Stop Ideas Near Leon Valley

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Leon Valley and the surrounding midpoint area.
Piazza Italia Park
Scenic stop 7.4 mi away

Piazza Italia Park

San Antonio , TX
500 Columbus St, San Antonio, TX 78207
Rating 4.0/5 70 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Cohen for San Antonio City Council
Practical stop 11.5 mi away

Cohen for San Antonio City Council

Leon Valley
Rating 4.0/5 1 reviews Social club,Service establishment
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 7.9 mi away

District 4 City Council Office

San Antonio , TX
5102 Old Pearsall Rd, San Antonio, TX 78242
Rating 4.0/5 4 reviews Local government office
Municipal Plaza
Nearby stop 7.9 mi away

Municipal Plaza

San Antonio , TX
114 W Commerce St, San Antonio, TX 78205
Rating 4.4/5 34 reviews Plaza

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Leon Valley.

RAIL

San Antonio Station

16 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

San Marcos Station

79 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Austin and Uvalde Estates. Straight-line distance: 146.67 mi (236.04 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
Uvalde Estates

#2 Uvalde Estates

Census designated place

Population2,171
Coordinates29.1652400, -99.8322800
Altitude293
CountryUnited States
Start: Austin (-97.74306, 30.26715)
End: Uvalde Estates (-99.83228, 29.16524)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 266 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.84 gal
22.12 L · about $22.07
Round trip
$44.14
11.68 gal · 44.24 L
Estimated CO2
51.9 kg one way
Round trip: 103.8 kg / 229 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $22.07 $44.14
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.83 $49.66
Premium $4.59 $26.81 $53.62
Diesel $3.99 $23.32 $46.64

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Austin and Uvalde Estates. The current time is 21:43:16.

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.