How far is Los Indios, TX from Austin, TX?

The driving distance from Los Indios, TX to Austin, TX is about 338.5 miles (544.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 291.4 miles (469 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 31m 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
338.44 mi
05h 15m
Flight
291.43 mi
469.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
291.43 mi
Kilometers
469.01 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
338.44 mi
Kilometers
544.66 km
Drive Time
05h 15m

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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 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Austin
Sun, Apr 19, 4:18 PM CDT
Return by in Los Indios
Sun, Apr 19, 9:34 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Los Indios
2026-04-19T11:03
Arrive Austin
Sun, Apr 19, 4:18 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:16 AM to 1:16 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
6:28 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Los Indios
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
George West
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Los Indios
167.8 mi
02h 37m
To Austin
170.6 mi
02h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 18 mph N
Destination
70°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Los Indios and Austin.

  1. 1

    Start on Robertson Street

    1039 ft · 48 sec · Robertson Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Military Highway

    2874 ft · 56 sec · Military Highway

  3. 3

    Turn left

    8.5 mi · 10 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Expressway 83

    789 ft · 16 sec · West Expressway 83

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 69E North, US 77 North, US 83 North

    1271 ft · 31 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto U.S. Highway 77

    92.2 mi · 1 hr 42 min · U.S. Highway 77

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    623 ft · 8 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    1.2 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto FM 772

    1009 ft · 17 sec · FM 772

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto South 6th Street

    4.4 mi · 7 min · South 6th Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West King Avenue

    14.5 mi · 18 min · West King Avenue

  12. 12

    Take the ramp right

    1 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    54.2 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Nueces Street

    14.7 mi · 19 min · Nueces Street

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1199 ft · 16 sec

  16. 16

    Take the exit straight

    60.8 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  17. 17

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

    971 ft · 24 sec

  18. 18

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

    2383 ft · 58 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Connally Loop

    10.6 mi · 12 min · Connally Loop

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto North Pan Am Expressway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    7.4 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  22. 22

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail

  23. 23

    Continue on Interstate Highway 35

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35

  24. 24

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    46.7 mi · 51 min · Purple Heart Trail

  25. 25

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

    665 ft · 24 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left onto East 6th Street

    2863 ft · 1 min · East 6th Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Congress Avenue

    109 m · 18 sec · Congress Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left onto East 5th Street

    8 m · 1 sec · East 5th Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 5th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Los Indios 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
29 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. Highway 77
93.1 mi · 27%
Nueces Street
75.7 mi · 22%
West King Avenue
69.3 mi · 20%
Purple Heart Trail
58.6 mi · 17%
Connally Loop
10.6 mi · 3%
North Pan Am Expressway
10.2 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

U.S. Highway 77

Merge slight left onto U.S. Highway 77

92.2 mi · 01h 42m

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 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.1 mi
291.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
George West
02h 37m from Los Indios
Leave By
6:28 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Los Indios and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Austin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Los Indios to Austin?

The road trip is about 338.5 miles (544.7 km) and usually takes 05h 15m 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 167.8 miles from Los Indios and 170.6 miles from Austin.

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

The direct path is about 291.4 miles (469 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.1 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:28 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.12 one way or $90.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 106.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Los Indios and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Austin.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Los Indios and Austin. Straight-line distance: 291.43 mi (469.01 km).

Los Indios

#1 Los Indios

Town of the United States

Population1,058
Coordinates26.0492400, -97.7449900
Altitude17
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: Robertson Street (-97.745038, 26.049239)
End: East 5th Street (-97.743073, 30.267115)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 545 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.94 gal
45.21 L · about $45.12
Round trip
$90.24
23.88 gal · 90.42 L
Estimated CO2
106.1 kg one way
Round trip: 212.2 kg / 468 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $45.12 $90.24
Mid-grade $4.25 $50.77 $101.54
Premium $4.59 $54.82 $109.63
Diesel $3.99 $47.68 $95.35

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Los Indios and Austin. The current time is 11:03:21.

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.