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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 54m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
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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.
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Start on 4th Street
69 m · 9 sec · 4th Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on North US Highway 281
6.7 mi · 7 min · North US Highway 281
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Turn right onto East US Highway 290
30.9 mi · 38 min · East US Highway 290
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Continue on West US Highway 290
1424 ft · 18 sec · West US Highway 290
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Take the exit slight left
892 ft · 22 sec
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Continue on West US Highway 290
2 mi · 2 min · West US Highway 290
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Continue straight
13.6 mi · 15 min
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Turn straight onto Bastrop Freeway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Bastrop Freeway
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Continue on East State Highway 71
2388 ft · 29 sec · East State Highway 71
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Continue on Texas State Highway 71
18.9 mi · 22 min · Texas State Highway 71
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Take the exit slight right
1067 ft · 26 sec
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Turn straight onto College Street
1.4 km · 2 min · College Street
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Turn left onto State Highway 95
1945 ft · 35 sec · State Highway 95
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Turn right onto Chestnut Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Chestnut Street
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Continue on State Highway 21 East
65.2 mi · 1 hr 12 min · State Highway 21 East
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Keep slight left
42.2 mi · 50 min
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Turn left onto North May Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · North May Street
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Continue on State Highway 75 North
3.3 mi · 5 min · State Highway 75 North
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Take the ramp left
1635 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
9.3 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 977: Leona
1199 ft · 29 sec
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Continue on Interstate 45 Frontage Road
1277 ft · 39 sec · Interstate 45 Frontage Road
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Turn right onto FM 977 West
1.2 km · 1 min · FM 977 West
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Giddings.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Blanco and Leona. Straight-line distance: 163.05 mi (262.41 km).
#1 Blanco
City in Blanco County, Texas, United States
| Population | 2,156 |
| Coordinates | 30.0979900, -98.4214100 |
| Altitude | 405 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Leona
City in Leon County, Texas, United States
| Population | 179 |
| Coordinates | 31.1546300, -95.9691200 |
| Altitude | 104 |
| Country | United States |
End: Leona (-95.96912, 31.15463)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 324 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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