How far is Lakehills, TX from Austin, TX?
The driving distance from Lakehills, TX to Austin, TX is about 109.1 miles (175.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 85.2 miles (137.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 02h 07m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Guadalupe County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakehills and Austin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakehills and Austin.
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Start on Upland Drive
2655 ft · 2 min · Upland Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Park Road 37
6 mi · 9 min · Park Road 37
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Continue on Park Road 37
4 mi · 6 min · Park Road 37
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Turn right onto State Highway 16 South
1440 ft · 19 sec · State Highway 16 South
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Continue on Bandera Road
3.6 mi · 4 min · Bandera Road
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Continue on Bandera Road
7.1 mi · 9 min · Bandera Road
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Turn slight left
754 ft · 30 sec
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Continue on FM 1560 North
2 mi · 3 min · FM 1560 North
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Continue on West Hausman Road
574 ft · 14 sec · West Hausman Road
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Turn left onto North Loop 1604 West
1464 ft · 29 sec · North Loop 1604 West
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Take the ramp slight left
803 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Anderson Loop
20.3 mi · 22 min · Anderson Loop
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35: San Antonio, Austin
1834 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35 North, I 35 South: Austin, San Antonio
580 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35 North: Austin
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto North Pan Am Expressway
1.6 mi · 2 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 Lakehills and Austin.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Purple Heart Trail
Continue on Purple Heart Trail
46.7 mi · 00h 51m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Sunny leaving Lakehills 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 Lakehills to Austin?
The road trip is about 109.1 miles (175.5 km) and usually takes 02h 07m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Cibolo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.4 miles from Lakehills and 54.7 miles from Austin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 85.2 miles (137.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.55 one way or $29.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lakehills and Partly Sunny near Austin.
Stop Ideas Near Cibolo
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
New Braunfels Parks and Recreation
Schertz EMS
Windcrest City Hall
Comal County Courthouse(Gerichtsgebäude)
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cibolo.
San Antonio Station
San Marcos Station
Austin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakehills and Austin. Straight-line distance: 85.19 mi (137.1 km).
#1 Lakehills
Census designated place
| Population | 5,150 |
| Coordinates | 29.6046700, -98.9430900 |
| Altitude | 374 |
| 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: 175 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 21m |
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 | $14.55 | $29.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $16.37 | $32.74 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $17.68 | $35.35 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $15.37 | $30.75 |
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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