How far is Austin, TX from Liberty Hill, TX?

The driving distance from Austin, TX to Liberty Hill, TX is about 203.1 miles (326.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 170.5 miles (274.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
203.05 mi
04h 03m
Flight
170.5 mi
274.4 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
170.5 mi
Kilometers
274.4 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
203.05 mi
Kilometers
326.77 km
Drive Time
04h 03m

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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 04h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Liberty Hill
Thu, Jun 11, 11:06 AM CDT
Return by in Austin
Thu, Jun 11, 3:10 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Austin
2026-06-11T07:03
Arrive Liberty Hill
Thu, Jun 11, 11:06 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:54 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Austin
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Fairview
TX

Town in Texas, United States

From Austin
101.5 mi
02h 01m
To Liberty Hill
101.5 mi
02h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
95°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Jun 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
94°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Jun 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Austin and Liberty Hill.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Austin and Liberty Hill.

  1. 1

    Start on East 5th Street

    1836 ft · 52 sec · East 5th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Red River Street

    711 ft · 20 sec · Red River Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East 7th Street

    757 ft · 17 sec · East 7th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Interstate 35

    928 ft · 27 sec · North Interstate 35

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 North, US 290 East

    906 ft · 22 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    2985 ft · 42 sec · Purple Heart Trail

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Purple Heart Trail

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Purple Heart Trail

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 290 East: Houston

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Manor Expressway

    6.2 mi · 6 min · Manor Expressway

  10. 10

    Continue on East US Highway 290

    29 mi · 34 min · East US Highway 290

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    726 ft · 20 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    85 m · 13 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left

    53.5 mi · 58 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    79.2 mi · 1 hr 31 min

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1989 ft · 41 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Turn left

    11.8 mi · 13 min

  18. 18

    Turn right

    11.7 mi · 21 min

  19. 19

    Turn left

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto County Road 1597

    2683 ft · 2 min · County Road 1597

  21. 21

    Turn left onto County Road 1585

    80 m · 11 sec · County Road 1585

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 1585

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Austin and Liberty Hill.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East US Highway 290
108 mi · 53%
Manor Expressway
6.18 mi · 3%
Purple Heart Trail
3.46 mi · 2%
US 290 East
2.52 mi · 1%
County Road 1597
0.51 mi
East 5th Street
0.35 mi
Longest Stretch

East US Highway 290

Keep slight left

79.2 mi · 01h 31m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.6 mi
170.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fairview
02h 01m from Austin
Leave By
8:54 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Austin and Mostly Sunny near Liberty Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Austin to Liberty Hill?

The road trip is about 203.1 miles (326.8 km) and usually takes 04h 03m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Fairview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.5 miles from Austin and 101.5 miles from Liberty Hill.

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

The direct path is about 170.5 miles (274.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:54 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.06 one way or $54.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Austin and Mostly Sunny near Liberty Hill.

Stop Ideas Near Fairview

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

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

BUS

Bryan, TX

7 mi away
301 East 26th Street
BUS

Prairie View, TX

77 mi away
44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n
RAIL

Taylor

94 mi away
118 East First St.
RAIL

Temple

100 mi away
315 West Ave B

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Austin and Liberty Hill. Straight-line distance: 170.5 mi (274.4 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
Liberty Hill

#2 Liberty Hill

City in Houston County, Texas, United States

Population3,549
Coordinates31.5601800, -95.2930000
Altitude111
CountryUnited States
Start: Austin (-97.74306, 30.26715)
End: Liberty Hill (-95.293, 31.56018)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 327 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.16 gal
27.12 L · about $27.06
Round trip
$54.12
14.32 gal · 54.24 L
Estimated CO2
63.6 kg one way
Round trip: 127.3 kg / 281 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $27.06 $54.12
Mid-grade $4.25 $30.44 $60.89
Premium $4.59 $32.87 $65.74
Diesel $3.99 $28.59 $57.18

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 · Jun 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Austin and Liberty Hill. The current time is 07:03:51.

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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.