How far is La Homa, TX from Austin, TX?
The driving distance from La Homa, TX to Austin, TX is about 340.6 miles (548.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 280.1 miles (450.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 26m 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 05h 13m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between La Homa and Austin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between La Homa and Austin.
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Start on Del Norte Drive
1198 ft · 58 sec · Del Norte Drive
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Turn left onto North Bentsen Palm Drive
1.2 mi · 3 min · North Bentsen Palm Drive
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Turn left onto Expressway 83
1.3 mi · 2 min · Expressway 83
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 83 East
1905 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
10.8 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 69C North, US 281: Edinburg
1.6 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
21.8 mi · 23 min
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Continue straight
57.1 mi · 1 hr
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Keep slight right
70.2 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Nueces Street
14.7 mi · 19 min · Nueces Street
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Continue straight
1199 ft · 16 sec
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Take the exit straight
60.8 mi · 1 hr 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 410, TX 130, US 281 South
971 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 410 North, TX 130 North
2383 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left onto Connally Loop
10.6 mi · 12 min · Connally Loop
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Merge slight left onto North Pan Am Expressway
2.8 mi · 3 min · North 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 La Homa and Austin.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 69C North
Keep slight right
70.2 mi · 01h 20m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving La Homa 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 La Homa to Austin?
The road trip is about 340.6 miles (548.1 km) and usually takes 05h 13m 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?
George West is a useful midpoint, sitting about 161.6 miles from La Homa and 179 miles from Austin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 280.1 miles (450.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.5 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 6:34 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.42 one way or $90.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 106.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around La Homa and Mostly Cloudy near Austin.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between La Homa and Austin. Straight-line distance: 280.11 mi (450.79 km).
#1 La Homa
Census designated place
| Population | 11,985 |
| Coordinates | 26.2500700, -98.3636300 |
| Altitude | 50 |
| 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: 548 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 14m |
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 | $45.42 | $90.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $51.11 | $102.22 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $55.18 | $110.37 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $48.00 | $95.99 |
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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