Next 7 departures
- SatOct 24
ClearNo significant weather expected. Temperatures 19–28°C along the way.
Along the way
Checkpoint · arrival Weather · temperature Monterrey7 AM CST Rain19°C MEX 85D north of Ciénega de Flores7:45 AM CST Cloudy20°C MEX 85 northeast of Vallecillo9:30 AM CDT Cloudy24°C Nuevo Laredo10:15 AM CDT Sunny26°C Pearsall11:45 AM CDT Partly sunny27°C San Antonio12:30 PM CDT Partly sunny27°C New Braunfels1 PM CDT Partly sunny27°C Austin2 PM CDT Mostly sunny28°C - SunOct 25
ClearNo significant weather expected. Temperatures 20–26°C along the way.
Along the way
Checkpoint · arrival Weather · temperature Monterrey7 AM CST Rain20°C MEX 85D north of Ciénega de Flores7:45 AM CST Cloudy20°C MEX 85 northeast of Vallecillo9:30 AM CDT Cloudy24°C Nuevo Laredo10:15 AM CDT Cloudy25°C Pearsall11:45 AM CDT Partly sunny26°C San Antonio12:30 PM CDT Partly sunny26°C New Braunfels1 PM CDT Partly sunny26°C Austin2 PM CDT Partly sunny26°C - MonOct 26
ClearNo significant weather expected. Temperatures 19–26°C along the way.
Along the way
Checkpoint · arrival Weather · temperature Monterrey7 AM CST Light rain19°C MEX 85D north of Ciénega de Flores7:45 AM CST Cloudy20°C MEX 85 northeast of Vallecillo9:30 AM CDT Partly sunny25°C Nuevo Laredo10:15 AM CDT Partly sunny26°C Pearsall11:45 AM CDT Partly sunny26°C San Antonio12:30 PM CDT Partly sunny26°C New Braunfels1 PM CDT Mostly sunny26°C Austin2 PM CDT Mostly sunny26°C - TueOct 27
ClearNo significant weather expected. Temperatures 18–26°C along the way.
Along the way
Checkpoint · arrival Weather · temperature Monterrey7 AM CST Cloudy18°C MEX 85D north of Ciénega de Flores7:45 AM CST Partly sunny19°C MEX 85 northeast of Vallecillo9:30 AM CDT Cloudy24°C Nuevo Laredo10:15 AM CDT Rain23°C Pearsall11:45 AM CDT Partly sunny25°C San Antonio12:30 PM CDT Partly sunny26°C New Braunfels1 PM CDT Mostly sunny26°C Austin2 PM CDT Mostly sunny26°C - WedOct 28
ClearNo significant weather expected. Temperatures 17–27°C along the way.
Along the way
Checkpoint · arrival Weather · temperature Monterrey7 AM CST Light rain showers17°C MEX 85D north of Ciénega de Flores7:45 AM CST Rain20°C MEX 85 northeast of Vallecillo9:30 AM CDT Light rain showers25°C Nuevo Laredo10:15 AM CDT Cloudy25°C Pearsall11:45 AM CDT Cloudy25°C San Antonio12:30 PM CDT Partly sunny27°C New Braunfels1 PM CDT Partly sunny26°C Austin2 PM CDT Partly sunny27°C - ThuOct 29
ClearNo significant weather expected. Temperatures 19–27°C along the way.
Along the way
Checkpoint · arrival Weather · temperature Monterrey7 AM CST Heavy rain19°C MEX 85D north of Ciénega de Flores7:45 AM CST Heavy rain showers19°C MEX 85 northeast of Vallecillo9:30 AM CDT Mostly sunny24°C Nuevo Laredo10:15 AM CDT Partly sunny25°C Pearsall11:45 AM CDT Cloudy25°C San Antonio12:30 PM CDT Partly sunny27°C New Braunfels1 PM CDT Light rain showers27°C Austin2 PM CDT Sunny26°C - FriOct 30
CautionHeavy rain near MEX 85D north of Ciénega de Flores around 7:45 AM CST.
Along the way
Checkpoint · arrival Weather · temperature Monterrey7 AM CST Rain19°C MEX 85D north of Ciénega de Flores7:45 AM CST Heavy rain19°C MEX 85 northeast of Vallecillo9:30 AM CDT Partly sunny23°C Nuevo Laredo10:15 AM CDT Mostly sunny25°C Pearsall11:45 AM CDT Sunny26°C San Antonio12:30 PM CDT Partly sunny27°C New Braunfels1 PM CDT Mostly sunny28°C Austin2 PM CDT Partly sunny27°C
The worst conditions expected at any checkpoint, timed to when you would reach it driving without stops. Levels use Road Travel’s driving-risk scale.
The route, stop by stop
Checkpoints in order, with driving time from Monterrey (no stops) and elevation. The forecast above is timed to these.
- Monterrey, MexicoStart 539 melevation
- MEX 85D north of Ciénega de Flores, MexicoKm 63 · 43 min 675 melevation
- MEX 85 northeast of Vallecillo, MexicoKm 150 · 1 h 32 min 140 melevation
- Nuevo Laredo, MexicoKm 224 · 2 h 21 min 130 melevation
- Pearsall, TXKm 386 · 3 h 49 min 193 melevation
- San Antonio, TXKm 475 · 4 h 37 min 198 melevation
- New Braunfels, TXKm 525 · 5 h 7 min 194 melevation
- Austin, TXKm 602 · 5 h 53 min 163 melevation
Typical weather by month
Average daily highs and lows, and days with 2.5 cm (an inch) or more of snow, at Monterrey, MEX 85D north of Ciénega de Flores and Austin.
| Month | Monterrey Monterrey (Topo Chico) station · 550 m | MEX 85D north of Ciénega de Flores Mamulique station · 538 m | Austin 204 m | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High / low °C | High / low °C | High / low °C | Snow days | |
| Jan | 21° / 7° | 20° / 6° | 17° / 5° | 0 |
| Feb | 23° / 9° | 22° / 8° | 19° / 8° | 0 |
| Mar | 27° / 12° | 26° / 11° | 23° / 11° | 0 |
| Apr | 31° / 16° | 31° / 14° | 27° / 15° | 0 |
| May | 33° / 19° | 35° / 18° | 31° / 19° | 0 |
| Jun | 35° / 21° | 36° / 21° | 34° / 23° | 0 |
| Jul | 35° / 22° | 35° / 21° | 36° / 24° | 0 |
| Aug | 35° / 21° | 35° / 21° | 37° / 24° | 0 |
| Sep | 31° / 19° | 32° / 19° | 33° / 21° | 0 |
| Oct | 28° / 16° | 29° / 15° | 28° / 16° | 0 |
| Nov | 25° / 12° | 25° / 9° | 22° / 10° | 0 |
| Dec | 22° / 9° | 21° / 6° | 18° / 6° | 0 |
NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020: AUSTIN-CAMP MABRY (USW00013958, 204 m). 1991–2020 averages computed from NOAA NCEI daily station records (GHCN-Daily): TOPO CHICO, MX (MXN00019061, 550 m); MAMULIQUE, MX (MXN00019044, 538 m). Snow days are days with at least 2.5 cm (1 inch) of new snow. “—” means the station does not publish that normal.
Road conditions
Closures and chain rules change by the hour, so we link to the official reports for Mexico and Texas rather than repeat them.
- Mexico · CAPUFECAPUFE toll roads
- Texas · TxDOTDriveTexas road conditions
Check the official forecast from Servicio Meteorológico Nacional and National Weather Service and each road report before you leave.
Get alerts timed to where you’ll be when you get there
Road Travel plans the drive from Monterrey to Austin with the forecast at every stretch for the hour you’ll reach it, then warns you about weather ahead while you drive.
Questions about this drive
How long is the drive from Monterrey to Austin?
602 km (374 miles), about 6 hours of driving without stops, by way of MEX 85D and I-35. Fuel, food and rest stops add to that.
What is the highest point on the drive?
MEX 85D north of Ciénega de Flores, at 675 m (2,215 ft). It comes at km 63, about 43 min of driving after you leave Monterrey.
How cold is MEX 85D north of Ciénega de Flores in January?
The nearest long-term NOAA station, Mamulique (538 m), averages a high of 20°C and a low of 6°C in January (1991–2020 averages).
How cold is Austin in January?
Austin averages a high of 17°C and a low of 5°C in January (1991–2020 normals).