How far is Austin, TX from Hornsby Bend, TX?
The driving distance from Austin, TX to Hornsby Bend, TX is about 11.1 miles (17.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.6 miles (15.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 18m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
This Travis County community, situated at an elevation of 469 feet, is known for its Colorado River industrial areas.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Austin and Hornsby Bend.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Austin and Hornsby Bend.
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Start on East 5th Street
1129 ft · 34 sec · East 5th Street
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Turn left onto Trinity Street
2552 ft · 1 min · Trinity Street
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Turn right onto East 12th Street
1738 ft · 43 sec · East 12th Street
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Turn left onto North Interstate 35
2582 ft · 56 sec · North Interstate 35
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Turn right onto East Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
1.5 mi · 2 min · East Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
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Continue on East Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
2.4 mi · 4 min · East Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
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Continue on FM 969
5.7 mi · 9 min · FM 969
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Farm-to-Market Road 969
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Austin and Hornsby Bend.
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.
FM 969
Continue on FM 969
5.72 mi · 00h 09m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Austin to Hornsby Bend?
The road trip is about 11.1 miles (17.9 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?
Montopolis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.5 miles from Austin and 5.6 miles from Hornsby Bend.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.6 miles (15.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:54 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.38 one way or $2.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Montopolis
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Montopolis.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Austin and Hornsby Bend. Straight-line distance: 9.63 mi (15.5 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 Hornsby Bend
Hornsby Bend is a place in Texas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.2474300, -97.5833300 |
| Altitude | 135 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hornsby Bend (-97.58333, 30.24743)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 18 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $3.55 | $1.38 | $2.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.06 | $1.58 | $3.17 |
| Premium | $4.44 | $1.73 | $3.46 |
| Diesel | $5.65 | $2.20 | $4.41 |
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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