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Trip from Jourdanton, TX to Austin, TX

Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology

Drive Time

2h 11m

Distance

115.3 mi

186 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min
4 AM
2h 2m ★
6 AM
2h 12m
8 AM
2h 30m
10 AM
2h 18m
12 PM
2h 16m
3 PM
2h 19m
5 PM
2h 29m
8 PM
2h 6m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in and county seat of Atascosa County, Texas, United States

Jourdanton, TX

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Downtown Austin, TX, TX

Austin, TX

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Trip Overview

This 115.3-mile drive from Jourdanton, TX, to Austin, TX, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 11 minutes to complete. You'll navigate a mix of roads, including the Purple Heart Trail and I-37, with about 34% of the journey on highways. With an estimated fuel cost of $17, this route offers a straightforward travel experience across the Great Plains region. It's a practical choice for a quick transition between South Texas and the Texas capital, with no designated stops recommended, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

57.7 miles from Jourdanton, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 7m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 11m. Total distance: 115.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (34%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

This route offers a mixed drive experience, blending stretches of faster highway travel with other road types. You'll encounter 34% highway driving, which means a good portion of your journey will be on more open roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 58.6 miles on the Purple Heart Trail, offering a sustained period of driving without frequent turns. The character of the drive gradually shifts as you progress, transitioning from the more rural feel of the Great Plains region towards the busier approach to Austin.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Purple Heart Trail is the longest continuous segment at about 58.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 32.7 miles in.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 115.3 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 32.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 46.7 miles (North Pan Am Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

8
32.7 mi into trip | ~38m in

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

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 133 Toward I 410, TX 130, US 281 South
8
32.9 mi into trip | ~39m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 410 North, TX 130 North

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 410 North, TX 130 North
7
46.7 mi into trip | ~55m in | North Pan Am Expressway

Keep slight left at fork onto North Pan Am Expressway toward I 35: Austin

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 35: Austin
7
114.6 mi into trip | ~2h 9m in

Take the exit toward 6th - 12th Streets

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 234C Toward 6th - 12th Streets
7
115.3 mi into trip | ~2h 11m in | East 5th Street

Turn left onto East 5th Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Purple Heart Trail 58.6 mi 1h 3m
I 37 23.2 mi 23m
Connally Loop 10.6 mi 12m
North Pan Am Expressway 10.2 mi 11m
Oak Street 4.7 mi 7m
East State Highway 97 3.5 mi 5m
Interstate Highway 35 1.9 mi 2m
2nd Street 0.7 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Purple Heart Trail — 58.6 mi, about 1h 3m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jourdanton, TX and Austin, TX.

1

Start on TX 16

94 ft · 5 sec · Zanderson Avenue
2

Turn right onto TX 97

4.7 mi · 7 min · Oak Street
3

Turn left onto US 281; TX 97

0.1 mi · 14 sec · South Main Street
4

Continue on US 281; TX 97

0.7 mi · 1 min · 2nd Street
5

Turn right onto TX 97

3.5 mi · 5 min · East State Highway 97
6

Turn left onto I-37 Frontage Road

0.1 mi · 24 sec · I-37 Frontage Road
7

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 25 sec
Toward I 37 North
8

Merge onto I 37

23 mi · 23 min · I 37
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 23 sec
Exit 133 Toward I 410, TX 130, US 281 South Use the slight right lane.
10

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 58 sec
Toward I 410 North, TX 130 North Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
11

Merge onto I 410; TX 130

11 mi · 12 min · Connally Loop
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Merge onto I 35; I 410

2.8 mi · 3 min · North Pan Am Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Keep slight left at fork onto North Pan Am Expressway

7.4 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway
Toward I 35: Austin Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Continue on I 35

12 mi · 12 min · Purple Heart Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Continue on I 35

1.9 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Continue on I 35

47 mi · 50 min · Purple Heart Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 24 sec
Exit 234C Toward 6th - 12th Streets Use the slight right lane.
18

Turn left onto East 6th Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · East 6th Street
19

Turn left onto Congress Avenue

357 ft · 17 sec · Congress Avenue
20

Turn left onto East 5th Street

28 ft · 0 sec · East 5th Street
Use the left lane.
21

Arrive at destination

East 5th Street

Trip Plan

Given the 2-hour and 11-minute duration and 115.3-mile distance, this drive is perfect for a single-day excursion. You can leave Jourdanton anytime, but an early start will help you avoid any potential traffic as you approach Austin. With no required stops, you have the flexibility to pull over as needed or drive straight through. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge; while the estimated cost is $17, it's always wise to top off before departing Jourdanton, especially since the longest stretch on the Purple Heart Trail is 58.6 miles.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 57.7 miles from Jourdanton, TX, or about 1h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 58.6 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 25 miles or 30m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 57.7 miles or 1h 7m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 47m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Austin, TX than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Jourdanton, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.

+

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

+

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Jourdanton, TX

This is one driving day of about 115.3 miles and 2h 11m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Jourdanton, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Purple Heart Trail for about 58.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 57.7 mi from Jourdanton, TX · 1h 7m into the drive

Downtown Garden Ridge, TX, TX

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Garden Ridge, TX

58 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

San Antonio, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Garden Ridge, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 57.7 miles from Jourdanton, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Austin, TX

The final approach into Austin, TX usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Austin, TX.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Welcome to San Antonio Missions, a National Park Service site and the only UNESCO World Heritage Site in Texas. Each mission in the park is a center of community and has been since the early 1700s. Th...

1 mi from route ~4 min detour Free near mile 31.9
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$17.42 one way

$34.84 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 40 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $19.07 $38.14
premium $4.54 $20.59 $41.17
diesel $5.61 $25.46 $50.91

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$17

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$42–$67

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 40.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 34.6 0 $12.11 $5.53
Efficient EV 28.8 0 $10.09 $4.61
EV Truck/SUV 46.1 0 $16.14 $7.38

Gas CO2

40 kg

EV CO2

13 kg (68% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Jourdanton, TX

Late night in Jourdanton on Friday

Local time

12:30 AM

CDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Austin, TX

Late night in Austin on Friday

Local time

12:30 AM

CDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

1 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 11m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Jourdanton, TX to Austin, TX covers 115.3 miles and takes about 2h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Purple Heart Trail, I 37, Connally Loop. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 57.7 miles from Jourdanton, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.42 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 115.3 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 32.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 46.7 miles (North Pan Am Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Jourdanton, TX to Austin, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include San Antonio Missions National Historical Park.

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