How far is Laguna Vista, TX from Austin, TX?

The driving distance from Laguna Vista, TX to Austin, TX is about 356.2 miles (573.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 289.2 miles (465.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 08m 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
356.15 mi
05h 34m
Flight
289.17 mi
465.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
289.17 mi
Kilometers
465.38 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
356.15 mi
Kilometers
573.16 km
Drive Time
05h 34m

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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 05h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Austin
Thu, Apr 23, 4:59 AM CDT
Return by in Laguna Vista
Thu, Apr 23, 10:34 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laguna Vista
2026-04-22T23:25
Arrive Austin
Thu, Apr 23, 4:59 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:34 AM to 1:34 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
5:52 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Laguna Vista
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
Orange Grove
TX

City in Texas

From Laguna Vista
176.3 mi
02h 47m
To Austin
179.8 mi
02h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph SE
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Laguna Vista and Austin.

  1. 1

    Start on Santa Isabel Boulevard

    19.1 mi · 24 min · Santa Isabel Boulevard

  2. 2

    Continue on San Jose Ranch Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · San Jose Ranch Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Line M Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Line M Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Scaief Road

    3031 ft · 1 min · Scaief Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East Expressway 83

    1017 ft · 20 sec · East Expressway 83

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left

    1300 ft · 17 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto U.S. Highway 77

    96.2 mi · 1 hr 47 min · U.S. Highway 77

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    623 ft · 8 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    1.2 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto FM 772

    1009 ft · 17 sec · FM 772

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto South 6th Street

    4.4 mi · 7 min · South 6th Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West King Avenue

    14.5 mi · 18 min · West King Avenue

  13. 13

    Take the ramp right

    1 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    54.2 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Nueces Street

    14.7 mi · 19 min · Nueces Street

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    1199 ft · 16 sec

  17. 17

    Take the exit straight

    60.8 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  18. 18

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

    971 ft · 24 sec

  19. 19

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

    2383 ft · 58 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Connally Loop

    10.6 mi · 12 min · Connally Loop

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto North Pan Am Expressway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    7.4 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  23. 23

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail

  24. 24

    Continue on Interstate Highway 35

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35

  25. 25

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    46.7 mi · 51 min · Purple Heart Trail

  26. 26

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

    665 ft · 24 sec

  27. 27

    Turn left onto East 6th Street

    2863 ft · 1 min · East 6th Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Congress Avenue

    109 m · 18 sec · Congress Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn left onto East 5th Street

    8 m · 1 sec · East 5th Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 5th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Laguna Vista 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
30 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. Highway 77
97 mi · 27%
Nueces Street
75.7 mi · 21%
West King Avenue
69.3 mi · 19%
Purple Heart Trail
58.6 mi · 16%
Santa Isabel Boulevard
19.1 mi · 5%
Connally Loop
10.6 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

U.S. Highway 77

Merge slight left onto U.S. Highway 77

96.2 mi · 01h 47m

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 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+67 mi
289.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Orange Grove
02h 47m from Laguna Vista
Leave By
5:52 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Laguna Vista and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Austin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Laguna Vista to Austin?

The road trip is about 356.2 miles (573.2 km) and usually takes 05h 34m 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?

Orange Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 176.3 miles from Laguna Vista and 179.8 miles from Austin.

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

The direct path is about 289.2 miles (465.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 67 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 5:52 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.50 one way or $95.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 111.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Laguna Vista and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Austin.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Laguna Vista and Austin. Straight-line distance: 289.17 mi (465.38 km).

Laguna Vista

#1 Laguna Vista

Town of the United States

Population3,217
Coordinates26.1009100, -97.2902500
Altitude3
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: Santa Isabel Boulevard (-97.290285, 26.100885)
End: East 5th Street (-97.743073, 30.267115)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 573 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.57 gal
47.57 L · about $47.50
Round trip
$95.00
25.14 gal · 95.14 L
Estimated CO2
111.7 kg one way
Round trip: 223.4 kg / 493 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $47.50 $95.00
Mid-grade $4.25 $53.45 $106.90
Premium $4.59 $57.71 $115.42
Diesel $3.99 $50.19 $100.38

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Laguna Vista and Austin. The current time is 23:25:38.

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.