How far is Austin, TX from Leander, TX?
The driving distance from Austin, TX to Leander, TX is about 27.2 miles (43.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.5 miles (36.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m 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 Leander.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Austin and Leander.
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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
11.3 mi · 13 min
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Continue straight
7.9 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 2243: Hero Way
1414 ft · 35 sec
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Turn straight onto 183A Frontage Road
1399 ft · 34 sec · 183A Frontage Road
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Turn left onto Ranch Road 2243
1.6 km · 2 min · Ranch Road 2243
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Continue on East South Street
151 m · 14 sec · East South Street
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Turn right onto North US Highway 183
21 m · 1 sec · North US Highway 183
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North US Highway 183
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Austin and Leander.
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
11.3 mi · 00h 13m
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 Leander?
The road trip is about 27.2 miles (43.7 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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 13.6 miles from Austin and 13.5 miles from Leander.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.5 miles (36.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 7:22 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.63 one way or $7.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.5 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 Leander.
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 Leander. Straight-line distance: 22.51 mi (36.22 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 Leander
The fifth most populous city in Williamson County, Texas.
| Population | 70,519 |
| Coordinates | 30.5788100, -97.8530700 |
| Altitude | 298 |
| Country | United States |
End: Leander (-97.85307, 30.57881)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.63 | $7.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.08 | $8.16 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $4.41 | $8.81 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $3.83 | $7.67 |
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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