How far is San Elizario, TX from Austin, TX?
Fastest route
The distance from San Elizario, Texas 79849 to Austin, Texas is approximately 557 miles (895 kilometers) via I-10 E. The estimated travel time is 8 hours and 26 minutes. Here are some tips and suggestions for your journey:
Tips & Suggestions
- 🚗 Plan ahead and make sure your vehicle is in good condition for a long drive.
- ⛽️ Check fuel levels and consider refueling at appropriate intervals to avoid running out of gas.
- 🚧 Stay updated on road closures and traffic conditions to choose the fastest route.
- 🕒 Keep in mind that Austin is in a different time zone, so adjust your schedule accordingly.
Directions
- Head northeast on San Elizario Rd toward Church St.
- Turn right onto Socorro Rd.
- Turn right onto Alameda Ave.
- Turn left onto Fabens Rd/Island Rd.
- Continue to follow Fabens Rd. Pass by Church's Texas Chicken (on the left in 0.7 mi).
- Turn right to merge onto I-10 E.
- Continue on I-10 E to Kimble County. Take exit 477 from I-10 E.
- Keep right at the fork to stay on I-10 E, follow signs for San Antonio.
- Take exit 477 for US-290 E toward Fredericksburg/Johnson City/Austin.
- Slight right onto US-281 S/US-290 E.
- Slight left onto US-290 E. Pass by Whataburger (on the right in 0.5 mi).
- Keep right to stay on US-290 E.
- Drive along TX-1 Loop N. Take the exit toward 5th St/Lake Austin Blvd/Cesar Chavez St from TX-1 Loop N.
- Keep left to continue on TX-71 E/US-290 E.
- Use the right 2 lanes to merge onto TX-1 Loop N.
- Use the right 2 lanes to take the exit toward 5th St/Lake Austin Blvd/Cesar Chavez St.
- Keep right at the fork, follow signs for West Cesar Chavez St.
- Continue on W Cesar Chavez St. Pass by the lake (on the right in 1.2 mi).
- Turn left onto Congress Ave.
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Flight 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 08h 26m.
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.
City in Pecos County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between San Elizario and Austin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Elizario and Austin.
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Start on San Elizario Rd.
134 m · 24 sec · San Elizario Rd.
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Socorro Road
121 m · 13 sec · Socorro Road
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Turn right onto Clint - San Elizario Road
1369 ft · 27 sec · Clint - San Elizario Road
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Continue on South San Elizario Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · South San Elizario Road
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Turn right onto North Loop Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Loop Drive
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Turn left onto Clint-San Elizario Road
1709 ft · 26 sec · Clint-San Elizario Road
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Continue on FM 1110
1.3 km · 1 min · FM 1110
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Turn right onto Gateway Boulevard East
847 ft · 26 sec · Gateway Boulevard East
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Take the ramp straight
963 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
143.7 mi · 2 hr 16 min
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Keep slight right
290.2 mi · 4 hr 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 290 East: Fredericksburg
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue on US Highway 290
39 mi · 42 min · US Highway 290
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Continue on West Main Street
3.5 mi · 8 min · West Main Street
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Continue on East US Highway 290
27.2 mi · 31 min · East US Highway 290
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Continue on West Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Take the exit slight right
724 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto South US Highway 281
5.4 mi · 6 min · South US Highway 281
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Turn slight left 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 San Elizario and Austin.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Gateway Boulevard East
Keep slight right
290 mi · 04h 32m
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.
Sunny leaving San Elizario and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Austin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from San Elizario to Austin?
The road trip is about 557.6 miles (897.4 km) and usually takes 08h 26m 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?
Iraan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 279.3 miles from San Elizario and 278.3 miles from Austin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 513.6 miles (826.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 44 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 MDT. 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 $74.37 one way or $148.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 174.9 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between San Elizario and Austin, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around San Elizario and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Austin.
Stop Ideas Near Iraan
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 Iraan.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between San Elizario and Austin. Straight-line distance: 513.55 mi (826.48 km).
#1 San Elizario
City in El Paso County, Texas, United States
| Population | 9,062 |
| Coordinates | 31.5851100, -106.2727600 |
| Altitude | 1110 |
| 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: 897 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 18h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 13h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 57m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.78 | $74.37 | $148.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $83.68 | $167.36 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $90.35 | $180.70 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $78.58 | $157.16 |
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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