How far is Blanco, TX from Leona, TX?

The driving distance from Blanco, TX to Leona, TX is about 201 miles (323.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 163 miles (262.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 49m 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
201.03 mi
03h 54m
Flight
163.05 mi
262.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
163.05 mi
Kilometers
262.41 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
201.03 mi
Kilometers
323.53 km
Drive Time
03h 54m

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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 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Leona
Tue, Jul 14, 10:24 AM CDT
Return by in Blanco
Tue, Jul 14, 2:19 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blanco
2026-07-14T06:29
Arrive Leona
Tue, Jul 14, 10:24 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 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
9:10 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Blanco
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Giddings
TX

City in Texas

From Blanco
100.5 mi
01h 57m
To Leona
100.5 mi
01h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Jul 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
85°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Jul 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Blanco and Leona.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Blanco and Leona.

  1. 1

    Start on 4th Street

    69 m · 9 sec · 4th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North US Highway 281

    6.7 mi · 7 min · North US Highway 281

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East US Highway 290

    30.9 mi · 38 min · East US Highway 290

  5. 5

    Continue on West US Highway 290

    1424 ft · 18 sec · West US Highway 290

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left

    892 ft · 22 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on West US Highway 290

    2 mi · 2 min · West US Highway 290

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    13.6 mi · 15 min

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Bastrop Freeway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Bastrop Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on East State Highway 71

    2388 ft · 29 sec · East State Highway 71

  11. 11

    Continue on Texas State Highway 71

    18.9 mi · 22 min · Texas State Highway 71

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    1067 ft · 26 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto College Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · College Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto State Highway 95

    1945 ft · 35 sec · State Highway 95

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Chestnut Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Chestnut Street

  16. 16

    Continue on State Highway 21 East

    65.2 mi · 1 hr 12 min · State Highway 21 East

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    42.2 mi · 50 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North May Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North May Street

  19. 19

    Continue on State Highway 75 North

    3.3 mi · 5 min · State Highway 75 North

  20. 20

    Take the ramp left

    1635 ft · 40 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    9.3 mi · 9 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 977: Leona

    1199 ft · 29 sec

  23. 23

    Continue on Interstate 45 Frontage Road

    1277 ft · 39 sec · Interstate 45 Frontage Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto FM 977 West

    1.2 km · 1 min · FM 977 West

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · FM 977 West

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Blanco and Leona.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 21 East
107 mi · 53%
East US Highway 290
30.9 mi · 15%
Texas State Highway 71
19.1 mi · 10%
West US Highway 290
16.1 mi · 8%
State Highway 75 North
12.9 mi · 6%
North US Highway 281
6.75 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 21 East

Continue on State Highway 21 East

65.2 mi · 01h 12m

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 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38 mi
163 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Giddings
01h 57m from Blanco
Leave By
9:10 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Blanco and Showers And Thunderstorms near Leona.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Blanco to Leona?

The road trip is about 201 miles (323.5 km) and usually takes 03h 54m 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?

Giddings is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.5 miles from Blanco and 100.5 miles from Leona.

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

The direct path is about 163 miles (262.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 38 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 9:10 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.79 one way or $53.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Blanco and Showers And Thunderstorms near Leona.

Stop Ideas Near Giddings

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Giddings, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Giddings.

RAIL

Taylor

62 mi away
118 East First St.
BUS

Bryan, TX

77 mi away
301 East 26th Street
RAIL

Austin

79 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
BUS

Prairie View, TX

92 mi away
44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blanco and Leona. Straight-line distance: 163.05 mi (262.41 km).

Blanco

#1 Blanco

City in Blanco County, Texas, United States

Population2,156
Coordinates30.0979900, -98.4214100
Altitude405
CountryUnited States
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#2 Leona

City in Leon County, Texas, United States

Population179
Coordinates31.1546300, -95.9691200
Altitude104
CountryUnited States
Start: Blanco (-98.42141, 30.09799)
End: Leona (-95.96912, 31.15463)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 324 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.09 gal
26.85 L · about $26.79
Round trip
$53.59
14.18 gal · 53.7 L
Estimated CO2
63 kg one way
Round trip: 126 kg / 278 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $26.79 $53.59
Mid-grade $4.25 $30.15 $60.29
Premium $4.59 $32.55 $65.10
Diesel $3.99 $28.31 $56.62

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 · Jul 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Blanco and Leona. The current time is 06:29:30.

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.