How far is Los Fresnos, TX from Buda, TX?
The driving distance from Los Fresnos, TX to Buda, TX is about 326.3 miles (525.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 278.2 miles (447.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 06h 11m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Los Fresnos and Buda.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Los Fresnos and Buda.
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Start on West Ocean Boulevard
1 mi · 2 min · West Ocean Boulevard
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Continue on Texas State Highway 100
4.2 mi · 5 min · Texas State Highway 100
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Continue on State Highway 100
1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 100
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Turn right onto North Frontage Road
791 ft · 16 sec · North Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left
1465 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto U.S. Highway 77
99.5 mi · 1 hr 51 min · U.S. Highway 77
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Keep slight right
623 ft · 8 sec
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Keep slight right
1.2 km · 2 min
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Turn left onto FM 772
1009 ft · 17 sec · FM 772
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Turn straight onto South 6th Street
4.4 mi · 7 min · South 6th Street
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Turn left onto West King Avenue
14.5 mi · 18 min · West King Avenue
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Take the ramp right
1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
54.2 mi · 1 hr 2 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
31.2 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 2001: Niederwald, Buda
1637 ft · 25 sec
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Turn straight onto South Interstate 35
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Interstate 35
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Turn left
99 m · 9 sec
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Continue on Cabelas Drive
1.2 km · 1 min · Cabelas Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Los Fresnos and Buda.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
U.S. Highway 77
Merge slight left onto U.S. Highway 77
99.5 mi · 01h 51m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Los Fresnos and Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Buda.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Los Fresnos to Buda?
The road trip is about 326.3 miles (525.2 km) and usually takes 06h 11m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Orange Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 163.5 miles from Los Fresnos and 162.9 miles from Buda.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 278.2 miles (447.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.1 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 7:30 AM CST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.25 one way or $82.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 102.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Los Fresnos and Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Buda.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Los Fresnos and Buda. Straight-line distance: 278.19 mi (447.7 km).
#1 Los Fresnos
City in Cameron County, Texas, United States
| Population | 7,826 |
| Coordinates | 26.0717400, -97.4763700 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Buda
City in Hays County, Texas, United States
| Population | 17,544 |
| Coordinates | 30.0852100, -97.8402800 |
| Altitude | 214 |
| Country | United States |
End: Buda (-97.84028, 30.08521)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 525 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 04m |
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 | $3.58 | $41.25 | $82.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.09 | $47.16 | $94.33 |
| Premium | $4.47 | $51.52 | $103.03 |
| Diesel | $5.68 | $65.46 | $130.91 |
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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