How far is Premont, TX from Austin, TX?
The driving distance from Premont, TX to Austin, TX is about 227 miles (365.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 202.1 miles (325.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 05m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 32m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Atascosa County, Texas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Premont and Austin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Premont and Austin.
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Start on West Main Street
26 m · 8 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left
68 mi · 1 hr 18 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
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 Premont and Austin.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
Turn left
68 mi · 01h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Premont and Mostly Cloudy near Austin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Premont to Austin?
The road trip is about 227 miles (365.3 km) and usually takes 03h 32m 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?
Pleasanton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113.5 miles from Premont and 113.5 miles from Austin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 202.1 miles (325.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:54 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.27 one way or $60.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Premont and Mostly Cloudy near Austin.
Stop Ideas Near Pleasanton
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 Pleasanton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Premont and Austin. Straight-line distance: 202.14 mi (325.31 km).
#1 Premont
City in Jim Wells County, Texas, United States
| Population | 2,525 |
| Coordinates | 27.3605900, -98.1236200 |
| Altitude | 50 |
| 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: 365 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 49m |
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 | $30.27 | $60.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $34.06 | $68.12 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $36.77 | $73.55 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $31.98 | $63.97 |
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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