How far is Horizon City, TX from Austin, TX?
Fastest route
The distance between Horizon City, Texas (79928) and Austin, Texas is approximately 562 miles (904 kilometers). The estimated travel time is around 8 hours and 30 minutes. To reach Austin from Horizon City, you'll primarily be taking I-10 E and US-290 E before merging onto TX-1 Loop N. From there, you'll continue onto W Cesar Chavez St and make a left turn onto Congress Ave.
Directions
- Start your journey by getting on I-10 E from Horizon Blvd.
- Head northwest toward Darrington Rd.
- Turn left at the 1st cross street onto Darrington Rd.
- Turn right onto Horizon Blvd.
- Turn left onto Gtwy Blvd E.
- Use the left lane to take the ramp onto I-10 E.
- Continue driving on I-10 E until you reach Kimble County.
- Take exit 477 from I-10 E.
- Keep right at the fork to stay on I-10 E, following the signs for San Antonio.
- Take exit 477 for US-290 E toward Fredericksburg/Johnson City/Austin.
- Continue on US-290 E.
- Slight right onto US-281 S/US-290 E.
- Slight left onto US-290 E.
- Pass by Whataburger (on the right in 0.5 mi) and keep right to stay on US-290 E.
- Drive along TX-1 Loop N and take the exit toward 5th St/Lake Austin Blvd/Cesar Chavez St from TX-1 Loop N.
- Keep left to continue on TX-71 E/US-290 E.
- Use the right 2 lanes to merge onto TX-1 Loop N.
- Use the right 2 lanes to take the exit toward 5th St/Lake Austin Blvd/Cesar Chavez St.
- Keep right at the fork, following the signs for West Cesar Chavez St.
- Continue on W Cesar Chavez St, passing by the lake on the right after 1.2 miles.
- Finally, turn left onto Congress Ave, and you will have reached your destination in Austin.
Tips & Suggestions
- 🛣️ Make sure to follow the signs for I-10 E when getting on the highway from Horizon Blvd.
- ⛽ It's a long journey, so consider refueling your vehicle before hitting the road.
- 🚗 Stay alert and observe the speed limits along the way for a safe trip.
- 🍽️ Pack some snacks and drinks for the drive to keep yourself refreshed.
- 🚫 Avoid road closures on I-10 E by taking the fastest route, which is suggested on Google Maps.
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Horizon City and Austin is 510.84 miles (822.12 km).
Flight distance from Horizon City, TX to Austin, TX is 510.84 miles. Estimated flight time is 01 hours 07 minutes.
It takes 01 hours 01 minutes to travel from Horizon City to Austin with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Horizon City, Texas to Austin, Texas is: 561.82 miles (904.17 km) by car.
Driving from Horizon City to Austin will take approximately 08 hours 25 minutes.
#1 Horizon City
City in El Paso County, Texas, United States
| Population | 19642 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 31°41'33"N 106°12'27"W |
| Latitude | 31.6926100 |
| Longitude | -106.2074800 |
| Altitude | 1226 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Austin
The eleventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the Austin metropolitan area. It is located in central Texas. Austin is a major center for the technology industry and is home to the University of Texas at Austin.
| Population | 995484 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 30°16'2"N 97°44'35"W |
| Latitude | 30.2671500 |
| Longitude | -97.7430600 |
| Altitude | 149 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Austin: East 5th Street (-97.743073,30.267115)
Estimated Travel Time Between Horizon City and Austin
The distance between Horizon City and Austin is 904 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 10 hours 02 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Horizon City, TX and Austin, TX. The current time in Horizon City is 12:34:55, although it is 13:34:55 in Austin.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 18 hours 43 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 14 hours 02 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11 hours 14 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09 hours 21 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08 hours 01 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 07 hours 29 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 07 hours 00 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 75.05 liters (19.82 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Horizon City and Austin.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Horizon City to Austin is $59.89 (diesel $79.16).
Texas gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.02 | $3.45 | $3.78 | $3.99 |
| Total | $59.89 | $68.3 | $74.88 | $79.16 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Texas ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.021 (Diesel $3.993) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 19, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Horizon City and Austin (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
