Origin
Laguna Park, TX
Night in Laguna Park on Thursday
Local time
9:49 PM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Laguna Park, TX to Austin, TX
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
2h 37m
Distance
138.6 mi
223 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 27m
★
6 AM
2h 37m
8 AM
2h 58m
10 AM
2h 44m
12 PM
2h 42m
3 PM
2h 45m
5 PM
2h 57m
8 PM
2h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Laguna Park, TX
Emilio Sánchez Hernández
Austin, TX
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Embarking on this 138.6-mile journey from Laguna Park to Austin, Texas, will take approximately 2 hours and 37 minutes of driving time. This route is easily manageable as a single-day trip, with an estimated fuel cost of $21. You'll primarily navigate along I-35 and Purple Heart Trail, with a portion on FM 2114, making for a mixed driving experience. Given its relatively short duration and the convenience of reaching your destination within a few hours, this drive offers a straightforward transition between the Great Plains regions of Texas. It's a practical option for a quick travel day.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
69.3 miles from Laguna Park, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 22m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 37m. Total distance: 138.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (60%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This drive presents a mixed profile, with 60% of the route being highway driving. You'll encounter stretches on I-35, including a continuous segment of 55.8 miles, which will allow for steady progress. The inclusion of Purple Heart Trail and FM 2114 suggests a shift in pace and road type as you move closer to Austin, moving away from pure interstate cruising. Expect a dynamic driving experience that balances efficient highway travel with more localized road segments.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 35 is the longest continuous segment at about 55.8 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 0.1 miles in near TX 22; FM 56.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 138.6 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 0.1 miles (TX 22; FM 56): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 79.4 miles (I 35): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 135.2 miles (I 35; US 290 / Purple Heart Trail): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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TX 22; FM 56
At end of road, turn left onto TX 22; FM 56
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
6
79.4 mi into trip
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~1h 32m in
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I 35
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
135.2 mi into trip
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~2h 31m in
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I 35; US 290 / Purple Heart Trail
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35; US 290 / Purple Heart Trail toward 32nd Street, Dean Keeton Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward 32nd Street, Dean Keeton Street
8
137.6 mi into trip
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~2h 34m in
Take the exit toward 8th–3rd Streets, Huston-Tillotson University
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 234B
Toward 8th–3rd Streets, Huston-Tillotson Univer...
7
138.6 mi into trip
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~2h 37m in
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East 5th Street
Turn left onto East 5th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 35 | 55.8 mi | 58m |
| Purple Heart Trail | 54.5 mi | 56m |
| FM 2114 | 17.4 mi | 25m |
| North Jack Kultgen Expressway | 6.6 mi | 7m |
| FM 56 | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| North Interstate 35 | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| East 6th Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| County Road 1812 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 35
— 55.8 mi, about 58m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laguna Park, TX and Austin, TX.
1
Start on County Road 1812
418 ft
·
17 sec
·
County Road 1812
2
At end of road, turn left onto TX 22; FM 56
96 ft
·
7 sec
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TX 22; FM 56
3
Turn right onto FM 56
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
FM 56
4
At end of road, turn left onto FM 2114
6.8 mi
·
11 min
·
FM 2114
5
Keep slight right at fork onto FM 2114
11 mi
·
13 min
·
FM 2114
6
Turn right onto North Interstate 35
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Interstate 35
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 35 South, US 77 South
8
Merge onto I 35; US 77
14 mi
·
14 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 35; US 77
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
North Jack Kultgen Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on I 35
38 mi
·
39 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35
56 mi
·
58 min
·
I 35
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35; US 290
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
Toward 32nd Street, Dean Keeton Street
Use the slight left lane.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 234B
Toward 8th–3rd Streets, Huston-Tillotson University
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn straight onto North Interstate 35
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
North Interstate 35
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Turn right onto East 6th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East 6th Street
Use the right lane.
16
Turn left onto Congress Avenue
357 ft
·
17 sec
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Congress Avenue
17
Turn left onto East 5th Street
28 ft
·
0 sec
·
East 5th Street
Use the left lane.
18
Arrive at destination
East 5th Street
Trip Plan
For this 2-hour and 37-minute drive, departing in the morning is recommended to avoid potential afternoon traffic as you approach Austin. With only one primary recommended stop and a total distance of 138.6 miles, you have flexibility in pacing your journey. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 55.8-mile stretch on I-35, as services might be less frequent than in urban areas. The $21 fuel estimate should cover the trip comfortably, but it's always wise to start with a full tank.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 69.3 miles from Laguna Park, TX, or about 1h 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 55.8 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 30 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 69.3 miles or 1h 22m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 8m
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 Laguna Park, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Laguna Park, TX
This is one driving day of about 138.6 miles and 2h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Laguna Park, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 35 for about 55.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 69.3 mi from Laguna Park, TX · 1h 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
69 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 69.3 miles from Laguna Park, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.94 one way
$41.89 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
49 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $22.92 | $45.85 |
| premium | $4.54 | $24.75 | $49.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $30.60 | $61.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 48.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 41.6 | 0 | $14.55 | $6.65 |
| Efficient EV | 34.7 | 0 | $12.13 | $5.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 55.4 | 0 | $19.40 | $8.87 |
Gas CO2
48 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Austin, TX
Night in Austin on Thursday
Local time
9:49 PM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
60°F
Troy, TX
69 mi in
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
7 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 37m 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 Laguna Park, TX to Austin, TX covers 138.6 miles and takes about 2h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 35, Purple Heart Trail, FM 2114. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 69.3 miles from Laguna Park, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.94 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 138.6 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 0.1 miles (TX 22; FM 56): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 79.4 miles (I 35): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 135.2 miles (I 35; US 290 / Purple Heart Trail): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Laguna Park, TX to Austin, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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