How far is Austin, TX from Briarcliff, TX?
The driving distance from Austin, TX to Briarcliff, TX is about 30.8 miles (49.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.4 miles (32.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Austin and Briarcliff.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Austin and Briarcliff.
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Start on East 5th Street
127 m · 16 sec · East 5th Street
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Turn left onto Brazos Street
109 m · 23 sec · Brazos Street
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Turn left onto East 6th Street
1.9 mi · 5 min · East 6th Street
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Turn left onto Atlanta Street
71 m · 7 sec · Atlanta Street
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Take the ramp straight toward Loop 1 South
1065 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Mopac Expressway
3.9 mi · 5 min · South Mopac Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 290 West, TX 71 West: Johnson City, Llano
1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 290 West, TX 71 West
97 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Turn slight right onto West Highway 71
17.9 mi · 26 min · West Highway 71
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Turn right onto Pace Bend Road South
2.4 mi · 3 min · Pace Bend Road South
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Turn right onto Briarcliff Drive
2684 ft · 2 min · Briarcliff Drive
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Continue on Briarcliff Drive
72 m · 11 sec · Briarcliff Drive
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Continue on Briarcliff Drive
1363 ft · 1 min · Briarcliff Drive
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Continue on Oban Drive
142 m · 22 sec · Oban Drive
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Turn right onto Kyle Drive
1160 ft · 51 sec · Kyle Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Kyle Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Austin and Briarcliff.
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.
West Highway 71
Turn slight right onto West Highway 71
17.9 mi · 00h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Austin and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Briarcliff.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Austin to Briarcliff?
The road trip is about 30.8 miles (49.5 km) and usually takes 00h 48m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bee Cave is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.4 miles from Austin and 15.4 miles from Briarcliff.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.4 miles (32.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.12 one way or $8.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.7 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 Briarcliff.
Stop Ideas Near Bee Cave
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bee Cave.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Austin and Briarcliff. Straight-line distance: 20.42 mi (32.86 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 Briarcliff
Village in Texas, USA
| Population | 1,887 |
| Coordinates | 30.4074200, -98.0444600 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
End: Briarcliff (-98.04446, 30.40742)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.12 | $8.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.63 | $9.27 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $5.00 | $10.01 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $4.35 | $8.70 |
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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