How far is Lasara, TX from Austin, TX?

The driving distance from Lasara, TX to Austin, TX is about 312.7 miles (503.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 262.9 miles (423.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 42m 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
312.72 mi
04h 51m
Flight
262.91 mi
423.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
262.91 mi
Kilometers
423.12 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
312.72 mi
Kilometers
503.28 km
Drive Time
04h 51m

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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 04h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Austin
Mon, May 4, 9:08 PM CDT
Return by in Lasara
Tue, May 5, 2:00 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lasara
2026-05-04T16:17
Arrive Austin
Mon, May 4, 9:08 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:51 AM to 12:51 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
7:18 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lasara
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
Three Rivers
TX

City in Live Oak County, Texas, United States

From Lasara
149.7 mi
02h 25m
To Austin
163 mi
02h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 16 mph SE
Destination
85°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Road 2900 West

    36 m · 5 sec · County Road 2900 West

  2. 2

    Turn right

    1 mi · 2 min

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left

    14.8 mi · 26 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto US 281 Frontage Road

    1511 ft · 42 sec · US 281 Frontage Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left

    1540 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    53.7 mi · 57 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    70.2 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Nueces Street

    14.7 mi · 19 min · Nueces Street

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1199 ft · 16 sec

  10. 10

    Take the exit straight

    60.8 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  11. 11

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

    971 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

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

    2383 ft · 58 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Connally Loop

    10.6 mi · 12 min · Connally Loop

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto North Pan Am Expressway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    7.4 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  16. 16

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail

  17. 17

    Continue on Interstate Highway 35

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35

  18. 18

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    46.7 mi · 51 min · Purple Heart Trail

  19. 19

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

    665 ft · 24 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East 6th Street

    2863 ft · 1 min · East 6th Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Congress Avenue

    109 m · 18 sec · Congress Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East 5th Street

    8 m · 1 sec · East 5th Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 5th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lasara 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
23 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 281 Frontage Road
124 mi · 40%
Nueces Street
75.7 mi · 24%
Purple Heart Trail
58.6 mi · 19%
Connally Loop
10.6 mi · 3%
North Pan Am Expressway
10.2 mi · 3%
Interstate Highway 35
1.93 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 281 Frontage Road

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
04h 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.8 mi
262.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Three Rivers
02h 25m from Lasara
Leave By
7:18 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lasara and Mostly Sunny near Austin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lasara to Austin?

The road trip is about 312.7 miles (503.3 km) and usually takes 04h 51m 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?

Three Rivers is a useful midpoint, sitting about 149.7 miles from Lasara and 163 miles from Austin.

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

The direct path is about 262.9 miles (423.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.8 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 7:18 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.68 one way or $83.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Three Rivers

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

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

RAIL

San Antonio Station

110 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lasara and Austin. Straight-line distance: 262.91 mi (423.12 km).

Lasara

#1 Lasara

Census designated place

Population1,039
Coordinates26.4647900, -97.9111100
Altitude13
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: County Road 2900 West (-97.911128, 26.464691)
End: East 5th Street (-97.743073, 30.267115)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 503 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.03 gal
41.77 L · about $41.68
Round trip
$83.36
22.06 gal · 83.54 L
Estimated CO2
98 kg one way
Round trip: 196 kg / 432 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $41.68 $83.36
Mid-grade $4.25 $46.90 $93.80
Premium $4.59 $50.64 $101.28
Diesel $3.99 $44.04 $88.09

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 · May 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Lasara and Austin. The current time is 16:17:14.

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.