How far is Eidson Road, TX from Austin, TX?
The driving distance from Eidson Road, TX to Austin, TX is about 244.6 miles (393.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 198.3 miles (319.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 48m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 54m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Medina County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eidson Road and Austin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eidson Road and Austin.
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Start on Zaragoza Street
31 m · 7 sec · Zaragoza Street
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Turn left onto Madrid
90 m · 14 sec · Madrid
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Turn right onto Balcones Boulevard
716 ft · 31 sec · Balcones Boulevard
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Continue on Mikulinsk Road
942 ft · 45 sec · Mikulinsk Road
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Turn left onto Lago Vista Drive
1465 ft · 1 min · Lago Vista Drive
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Turn right onto Calle Potro
928 ft · 46 sec · Calle Potro
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Eidson Road
3047 ft · 1 min · Eidson Road
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Turn right onto Truck Route
1037 ft · 36 sec · Truck Route
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Turn left onto El Indio Highway
116 m · 6 sec · El Indio Highway
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Turn slight right onto South Bibb Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · South Bibb Avenue
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto US Highway 57
95.4 mi · 1 hr 47 min · US Highway 57
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Interstate 35 North
758 ft · 15 sec · Interstate 35 North
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Take the ramp slight left
1143 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
33.5 mi · 34 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on South Pan Am Expressway
9.3 mi · 11 min · South Pan Am Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on South Pan Am Expressway
1.7 mi · 2 min · South Pan Am Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on South Pan Am Expressway
10.5 mi · 13 min · South Pan Am Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway
7.4 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on Interstate Highway 35
1.9 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
46.7 mi · 51 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward 6th - 12th Streets
665 ft · 24 sec
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Turn left onto East 6th Street
2863 ft · 1 min · East 6th Street
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Turn left onto Congress Avenue
109 m · 18 sec · Congress Avenue
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Turn left onto East 5th Street
8 m · 1 sec · East 5th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 5th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Eidson Road and Austin.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
US Highway 57
Turn left onto US Highway 57
95.4 mi · 01h 47m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Eidson Road and Partly Sunny near Austin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eidson Road to Austin?
The road trip is about 244.6 miles (393.6 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?
Devine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111.7 miles from Eidson Road and 132.9 miles from Austin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 198.3 miles (319.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.3 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 9:12 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.61 one way or $65.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Eidson Road and Partly Sunny near Austin.
Stop Ideas Near Devine
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 Devine.
San Antonio Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eidson Road and Austin. Straight-line distance: 198.26 mi (319.07 km).
#1 Eidson Road
Census designated place
| Population | 8,960 |
| Coordinates | 28.6772000, -100.4870200 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: East 5th Street (-97.743073, 30.267115)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 394 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 03m |
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 | $32.61 | $65.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $36.69 | $73.39 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $39.62 | $79.24 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $34.46 | $68.92 |
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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