How far is Falfurrias, TX from Austin, TX?

The driving distance from Falfurrias, TX to Austin, TX is about 236.6 miles (380.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 211.5 miles (340.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 27m 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
236.56 mi
03h 43m
Flight
211.45 mi
340.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
211.45 mi
Kilometers
340.3 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
236.56 mi
Kilometers
380.7 km
Drive Time
03h 43m

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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 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Austin
Fri, Apr 17, 1:18 AM CDT
Return by in Falfurrias
Fri, Apr 17, 5:02 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Falfurrias
2026-04-16T21:34
Arrive Austin
Fri, Apr 17, 1:18 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 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
9:32 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Falfurrias
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
Christine
TX

Town in Atascosa County, Texas, United States

From Falfurrias
118.4 mi
01h 51m
To Austin
118.2 mi
01h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph SE
Destination
90°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Falfurrias and Austin.

  1. 1

    Start on North Saint Mary's Street

    28 m · 9 sec · North Saint Mary's Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Rice Street

    1233 ft · 31 sec · East Rice Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North US Highway 281

    2820 ft · 53 sec · North US Highway 281

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left

    1120 ft · 27 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Falfurrias Expressway

    6.6 mi · 7 min · Falfurrias Expressway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    70.2 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Nueces Street

    14.7 mi · 19 min · Nueces Street

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1199 ft · 16 sec

  9. 9

    Take the exit straight

    60.8 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  10. 10

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

    971 ft · 24 sec

  11. 11

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

    2383 ft · 58 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Connally Loop

    10.6 mi · 12 min · Connally Loop

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto North Pan Am Expressway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    7.4 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  15. 15

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail

  16. 16

    Continue on Interstate Highway 35

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35

  17. 17

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    46.7 mi · 51 min · Purple Heart Trail

  18. 18

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

    665 ft · 24 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East 6th Street

    2863 ft · 1 min · East 6th Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Congress Avenue

    109 m · 18 sec · Congress Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East 5th Street

    8 m · 1 sec · East 5th Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 5th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Falfurrias Expressway
76.8 mi · 32%
Nueces Street
75.7 mi · 32%
Purple Heart Trail
58.6 mi · 25%
Connally Loop
10.6 mi · 4%
North Pan Am Expressway
10.2 mi · 4%
Interstate Highway 35
1.93 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Falfurrias Expressway

Keep slight right

70.2 mi · 01h 20m

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 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.1 mi
211.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Christine
01h 51m from Falfurrias
Leave By
9:32 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Falfurrias 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 Falfurrias to Austin?

The road trip is about 236.6 miles (380.7 km) and usually takes 03h 43m 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?

Christine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.4 miles from Falfurrias and 118.2 miles from Austin.

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

The direct path is about 211.5 miles (340.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.1 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 9:32 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.55 one way or $63.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Falfurrias and Partly Sunny near Austin.

Stop Ideas Near Christine

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Christine, 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 Christine.

RAIL

San Antonio Station

70 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Falfurrias and Austin. Straight-line distance: 211.45 mi (340.3 km).

Falfurrias

#1 Falfurrias

City in Texas, United States

Population4,717
Coordinates27.2269900, -98.1441700
Altitude35
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: North Saint Mary's Street (-98.144215, 27.226995)
End: East 5th Street (-97.743073, 30.267115)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 381 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.35 gal
31.6 L · about $31.55
Round trip
$63.11
16.7 gal · 63.2 L
Estimated CO2
74.2 kg one way
Round trip: 148.4 kg / 327 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $31.55 $63.11
Mid-grade $4.25 $35.50 $71.01
Premium $4.59 $38.33 $76.67
Diesel $3.99 $33.34 $66.68

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Falfurrias and Austin. The current time is 21:34:25.

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.