How far is Cameron Park Colonia, TX from Austin, TX?

The driving distance from Cameron Park Colonia, TX to Austin, TX is about 337.8 miles (543.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 297.3 miles (478.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 11m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
337.81 mi
05h 35m
Flight
297.24 mi
478.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
297.24 mi
Kilometers
478.36 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
337.81 mi
Kilometers
543.66 km
Drive Time
05h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Austin
Wed, Apr 29, 10:15 AM CDT
Return by in Cameron Park Colonia
Wed, Apr 29, 3:50 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cameron Park Colonia
2026-04-29T04:39
Arrive Austin
Wed, Apr 29, 10:15 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:36 AM to 1:36 PM CDT

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

Leave by
5:48 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cameron Park Colonia
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
Lake City
TX

Town in Texas, USA

From Cameron Park Colonia
172.6 mi
02h 47m
To Austin
165.2 mi
02h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 4:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 mph SSE
Destination
72°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cameron Park Colonia and Austin.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cameron Park Colonia and Austin.

  1. 1

    Start on Eduardo Avenue

    1517 ft · 1 min · Eduardo Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Avenida Florencia

    43 m · 8 sec · Avenida Florencia

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Avenida Eduardo

    798 ft · 37 sec · Avenida Eduardo

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Paredes Line Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Paredes Line Road

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left toward TX 550 Toll North, TX 169 Toll North

    1165 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Interstate 169

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Interstate 169

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto North Expressway

    2.2 mi · 2 min · North Expressway

  9. 9

    Continue on U.S. Highway 77

    102 mi · 1 hr 53 min · U.S. Highway 77

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    623 ft · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    1.2 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto FM 772

    1009 ft · 17 sec · FM 772

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto South 6th Street

    4.4 mi · 7 min · South 6th Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West King Avenue

    14.5 mi · 18 min · West King Avenue

  15. 15

    Take the ramp right

    1 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    54.2 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Nueces Street

    14.7 mi · 19 min · Nueces Street

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    1199 ft · 16 sec

  19. 19

    Take the exit straight

    60.8 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 410, TX 130, US 281 South

    971 ft · 24 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on I 410 North, TX 130 North

    2383 ft · 58 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Connally Loop

    10.6 mi · 12 min · Connally Loop

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto North Pan Am Expressway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    7.4 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  25. 25

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail

  26. 26

    Continue on Interstate Highway 35

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35

  27. 27

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    46.7 mi · 51 min · Purple Heart Trail

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward 6th - 12th Streets

    665 ft · 24 sec

  29. 29

    Turn left onto East 6th Street

    2863 ft · 1 min · East 6th Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Congress Avenue

    109 m · 18 sec · Congress Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn left onto East 5th Street

    8 m · 1 sec · East 5th Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 5th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cameron Park Colonia and Austin.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
32 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. Highway 77
103 mi · 30%
Nueces Street
75.7 mi · 22%
West King Avenue
69.3 mi · 21%
Purple Heart Trail
58.6 mi · 17%
Connally Loop
10.6 mi · 3%
North Pan Am Expressway
10.2 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

U.S. Highway 77

Continue on U.S. Highway 77

102 mi · 01h 53m

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
05h 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.5 mi
297.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake City
02h 47m from Cameron Park Colonia
Leave By
5:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Cameron Park Colonia and Mostly Cloudy near Austin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cameron Park Colonia to Austin?

The road trip is about 337.8 miles (543.7 km) and usually takes 05h 35m 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?

Lake City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 172.6 miles from Cameron Park Colonia and 165.2 miles from Austin.

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

The direct path is about 297.3 miles (478.4 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:48 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.05 one way or $90.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 105.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Cameron Park Colonia and Mostly Cloudy near Austin.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cameron Park Colonia and Austin. Straight-line distance: 297.24 mi (478.36 km).

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#1 Cameron Park Colonia

City in Cameron County, Texas, United States of America

Population6,963
Coordinates25.9714700, -97.4783200
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Austin

#2 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
Start: Eduardo Avenue (-97.478548, 25.971188)
End: East 5th Street (-97.743073, 30.267115)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 544 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.92 gal
45.12 L · about $45.05
Round trip
$90.09
23.84 gal · 90.24 L
Estimated CO2
105.9 kg one way
Round trip: 211.9 kg / 467 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $45.05 $90.09
Mid-grade $4.25 $50.68 $101.37
Premium $4.59 $54.72 $109.45
Diesel $3.99 $47.60 $95.19

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Cameron Park Colonia and Austin. The current time is 04:39:16.

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.