How far is Austin, TX from Anderson Mill, TX?
The driving distance from Austin, TX to Anderson Mill, TX is about 18.3 miles (29.5 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Austin and Anderson Mill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Austin and Anderson Mill.
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Start on East 5th Street
1836 ft · 52 sec · East 5th Street
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Turn left onto Red River Street
711 ft · 20 sec · Red River Street
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Turn right onto East 7th Street
757 ft · 17 sec · East 7th Street
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Turn left onto North Interstate 35
928 ft · 27 sec · North Interstate 35
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 North, US 290 East
906 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
2985 ft · 42 sec · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight right to continue on Purple Heart Trail
4 mi · 5 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward US 183 North: Lampasas
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
10.2 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward RM 620: Lake Creek Parkway, Pecan Park Boulevard
696 ft · 17 sec
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Turn straight onto Research Boulevard
1942 ft · 41 sec · Research Boulevard
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Turn left onto Lake Creek Parkway
1.3 km · 2 min · Lake Creek Parkway
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Turn left onto Millwright Parkway
939 ft · 28 sec · Millwright Parkway
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Turn right onto Salt Mill Hollow
615 ft · 19 sec · Salt Mill Hollow
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Turn right
60 m · 15 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right
34 m · 13 sec
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Turn left
59 m · 14 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Austin and Anderson Mill.
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.
US 183 North
Merge slight left
10.2 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Austin and Cloudy near Anderson Mill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Austin to Anderson Mill?
The road trip is about 18.3 miles (29.5 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 9.2 miles from Austin and 9.1 miles from Anderson Mill.
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 4.8 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 $2.46 one way or $4.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Austin and Cloudy near Anderson Mill.
Stop Ideas Near Jollyville
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Austin and Anderson Mill. Straight-line distance: 13.5 mi (21.73 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Anderson Mill
Census designated place
| Population | 8,744 |
| Coordinates | 30.4549200, -97.8058400 |
| Altitude | 292 |
| Country | United States |
End: Anderson Mill (-97.80584, 30.45492)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $2.46 | $4.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.76 | $5.53 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $2.98 | $5.97 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $2.60 | $5.19 |
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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