How far is Medina, TX from Austin, TX?
The driving distance from Medina, TX to Austin, TX is about 127.5 miles (205.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 95.6 miles (153.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving 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 24m.
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.
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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 Medina and Austin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Medina and Austin.
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Start on Newcomer Lane
20 m · 9 sec · Newcomer Lane
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Turn left onto State Highway 16 North
2.1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 16 North
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Turn left onto Ranch Road 2828
9 mi · 10 min · Ranch Road 2828
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 173 North
1.4 km · 56 sec · State Highway 173 North
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Continue on Bandera Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Bandera Highway
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Turn right onto Ranch Road 480
5.4 mi · 6 min · Ranch Road 480
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Continue on San Antonio Street
2608 ft · 58 sec · San Antonio Street
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Turn right onto China Street
2837 ft · 1 min · China Street
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Continue on Farm to Market Road 1350
1.5 mi · 2 min · Farm to Market Road 1350
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 27
6.4 mi · 8 min · State Highway 27
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Turn left
5.2 mi · 7 min
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Turn right
7.3 mi · 9 min
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Turn right onto Sisterdale Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Sisterdale Road
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Turn left onto Ranch Road 473
20.7 mi · 26 min · Ranch Road 473
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South US Highway 281
8.4 mi · 10 min · South US Highway 281
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on North US Highway 281
6.7 mi · 7 min · North US Highway 281
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Turn right onto East US Highway 290
30.9 mi · 38 min · East US Highway 290
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Continue on West US Highway 290
1424 ft · 18 sec · West US Highway 290
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Take the exit slight left
892 ft · 22 sec
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Continue on West US Highway 290
2 mi · 2 min · West US Highway 290
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Continue straight
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Loop 1 North
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto South Mopac Expressway
4 mi · 5 min · South Mopac Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward 5th Street, Lake Austin Boulevard, Cesar Chavez Street
659 ft · 12 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on West 5th Street, Lake Austin Boulevard
775 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on 5th Street
37 m · 2 sec
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Turn straight onto West 5th Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · West 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 Medina and Austin.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
East US Highway 290
Turn right onto East US Highway 290
30.9 mi · 00h 38m
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.
Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers leaving Medina and Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Austin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Medina to Austin?
The road trip is about 127.5 miles (205.2 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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?
Spring Branch is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60 miles from Medina and 67.5 miles from Austin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 95.6 miles (153.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.9 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:40 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.96 one way or $31.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers around Medina and Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Austin.
Stop Ideas Near Spring Branch
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Spring Branch.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Medina and Austin. Straight-line distance: 95.62 mi (153.89 km).
#1 Medina
Medina is a place in Texas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 29.7966100, -99.2464300 |
| Altitude | 441 |
| 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: 205 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 35m |
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 | $3.55 | $15.96 | $31.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.06 | $18.27 | $36.55 |
| Premium | $4.44 | $19.98 | $39.95 |
| Diesel | $5.65 | $25.43 | $50.86 |
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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