How far is Austin, TX from Barton Creek, TX?

The driving distance from Austin, TX to Barton Creek, TX is about 10.4 miles (16.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.6 miles (12.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m 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
10.44 mi
00h 21m
Flight
7.63 mi
12.28 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.63 mi
Kilometers
12.28 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
10.44 mi
Kilometers
16.8 km
Drive Time
00h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Barton Creek
Wed, Apr 22, 8:43 PM CDT
Return by in Austin
Wed, Apr 22, 9:04 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Austin
2026-04-22T20:22
Arrive Barton Creek
Wed, Apr 22, 8:43 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:21 AM to 7:21 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Austin
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
Rollingwood
TX

City in Travis County, Texas, United States

From Austin
5.2 mi
00h 10m
To Barton Creek
5.2 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Austin and Barton Creek.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Austin and Barton Creek.

  1. 1

    Start on East 5th Street

    127 m · 16 sec · East 5th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Brazos Street

    109 m · 23 sec · Brazos Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East 6th Street

    1.9 mi · 5 min · East 6th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Atlanta Street

    71 m · 7 sec · Atlanta Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward Loop 1 South

    1065 ft · 26 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto South Mopac Expressway

    3114 ft · 41 sec · South Mopac Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward RM 2244: Rollingwood, West Lake Hills

    713 ft · 17 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto South Mopac Service Road

    738 ft · 18 sec · South Mopac Service Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Bee Caves Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Bee Caves Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Bee Cave Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Bee Cave Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Bee Caves Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Bee Caves Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Barton Creek Boulevard

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Barton Creek Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Navidad Drive

    1419 ft · 1 min · Navidad Drive

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Mendocino Drive

    56 m · 8 sec · Mendocino Drive

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mendocino Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Austin and Barton Creek.

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
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
144.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bee Caves Road
3.75 mi · 36%
Barton Creek Boulevard
2.29 mi · 22%
East 6th Street
1.87 mi · 18%
Bee Cave Road
0.96 mi · 9%
South Mopac Expressway
0.59 mi · 6%
Navidad Drive
0.27 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Barton Creek Boulevard

Turn left onto Barton Creek Boulevard

2.29 mi · 00h 04m

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 21m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.8 mi
7.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rollingwood
00h 10m from Austin
Leave By
7:48 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Austin and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Barton Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Austin to Barton Creek?

The road trip is about 10.4 miles (16.8 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?

Rollingwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.2 miles from Austin and 5.2 miles from Barton Creek.

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

The direct path is about 7.6 miles (12.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.40 one way or $2.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Austin and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Barton Creek.

Stop Ideas Near Rollingwood

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Rollingwood, 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 Rollingwood.

RAIL

Austin

4 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

San Marcos Station

46 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Taylor

49 mi away
118 East First St.
BUS

Killeen, Texas

94 mi away
200 East Avenue C

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Austin and Barton Creek. Straight-line distance: 7.63 mi (12.28 km).

Austin

#1 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
Barton Creek

#2 Barton Creek

Census designated place

Population3,077
Coordinates30.2852100, -97.8691700
Altitude250
CountryUnited States
Start: Austin (-97.74306, 30.26715)
End: Barton Creek (-97.86917, 30.28521)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 17 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.37 gal
1.39 L · about $1.40
Round trip
$2.80
0.74 gal · 2.78 L
Estimated CO2
3.3 kg one way
Round trip: 6.6 kg / 15 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $1.40 $2.80
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.57 $3.15
Premium $4.59 $1.70 $3.40
Diesel $3.99 $1.48 $2.95

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Austin and Barton Creek. The current time is 20:22:17.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.