How far is Anderson Mill, TX from Austin, TX?

The driving distance from Anderson Mill, TX to Austin, TX is about 17.8 miles (28.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.5 miles (21.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
17.76 mi
00h 25m
Flight
13.5 mi
21.73 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.5 mi
Kilometers
21.73 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.76 mi
Kilometers
28.59 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Austin
Sun, Apr 19, 12:35 AM CDT
Return by in Anderson Mill
Sun, Apr 19, 1:01 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Anderson Mill
2026-04-19T00:10
Arrive Austin
Sun, Apr 19, 12:35 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Anderson Mill
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Jollyville
TX

Census designated place

From Anderson Mill
8.7 mi
00h 12m
To Austin
9.1 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NE
Destination
70°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Anderson Mill and Austin.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Anderson Mill and Austin.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    59 m · 16 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    34 m · 10 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left

    60 m · 20 sec

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Salt Mill Hollow

    615 ft · 22 sec · Salt Mill Hollow

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Millwright Parkway

    899 ft · 27 sec · Millwright Parkway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Lake Creek Parkway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Lake Creek Parkway

  7. 7

    Turn slight right

    65 m · 9 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Research Boulevard

    1705 ft · 34 sec · Research Boulevard

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 183 South

    982 ft · 24 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    6.1 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Loop 1: Mopac Boulevard

    2127 ft · 52 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Loop 1 South: Mopac Boulevard South

    2119 ft · 52 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto North Mopac Expressway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · North Mopac Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left toward Express 1 Toll

    129 m · 10 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    3.9 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    1.1 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on West 5th Street

    1602 ft · 39 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto West 5th Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West 5th Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 5th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Anderson Mill and Austin.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
106.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 183 South
6.32 mi · 36%
Express 1 Toll
4.6 mi · 26%
North Mopac Expressway
2.42 mi · 14%
West 5th Street
1.75 mi · 10%
Lake Creek Parkway
0.69 mi · 4%
Loop 1
0.4 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 183 South

Merge slight left

6.14 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.3 mi
13.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jollyville
00h 12m from Anderson Mill
Leave By
7:38 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Anderson Mill and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Austin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Anderson Mill to Austin?

The road trip is about 17.8 miles (28.6 km) and usually takes 00h 25m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Jollyville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.7 miles from Anderson Mill and 9.1 miles from Austin.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 13.5 miles (21.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.38 one way or $4.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Anderson Mill and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Austin.

Stop Ideas Near Jollyville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Jollyville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jollyville.

RAIL

Austin

19 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

Taylor

38 mi away
118 East First St.
RAIL

San Marcos Station

65 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
BUS

Killeen, Texas

76 mi away
200 East Avenue C

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Anderson Mill and Austin. Straight-line distance: 13.5 mi (21.73 km).

Anderson Mill

#1 Anderson Mill

Census designated place

Population8,744
Coordinates30.4549200, -97.8058400
Altitude292
CountryUnited States
Austin

#2 Austin

The eleventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the Austin metropolitan area.

Population995,484
Coordinates30.2671500, -97.7430600
Altitude149
CountryUnited States
Start: (-97.805591, 30.454698)
End: East 5th Street (-97.743073, 30.267115)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 29 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.63 gal
2.37 L · about $2.38
Round trip
$4.76
1.26 gal · 4.74 L
Estimated CO2
5.6 kg one way
Round trip: 11.2 kg / 25 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $2.38 $4.76
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.68 $5.36
Premium $4.59 $2.89 $5.78
Diesel $3.99 $2.52 $5.03

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Anderson Mill and Austin. The current time is 00:10:06.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.