How far is Austin, TX from Jollyville, TX?
The driving distance from Austin, TX to Jollyville, TX is about 15.3 miles (24.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.3 miles (19.8 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Austin and Jollyville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Austin and Jollyville.
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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
7.5 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward McNeil Road, Spicewood Springs Road
1347 ft · 33 sec
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Turn straight onto Research Boulevard
2507 ft · 54 sec · Research Boulevard
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Turn right onto Pond Springs Road
3186 ft · 1 min · Pond Springs Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pond Springs Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Austin and Jollyville.
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
7.54 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.
Partly Sunny leaving Austin and Partly Sunny near Jollyville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Austin to Jollyville?
The road trip is about 15.3 miles (24.6 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?
West Lake Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.6 miles from Austin and 7.6 miles from Jollyville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.3 miles (19.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.04 one way or $4.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Austin and Partly Sunny near Jollyville.
Stop Ideas Near West Lake Hills
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 West Lake Hills.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Austin and Jollyville. Straight-line distance: 12.28 mi (19.76 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 Jollyville
Census designated place
| Population | 16,151 |
| Coordinates | 30.4427000, -97.7750100 |
| Altitude | 286 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jollyville (-97.77501, 30.4427)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.04 | $4.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.30 | $4.59 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $2.48 | $4.96 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $2.16 | $4.31 |
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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