How far is Austin, TX from McQueeney, TX?
The driving distance from Austin, TX to McQueeney, TX is about 56.5 miles (90.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 49.8 miles (80.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 14m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Hays County, Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Austin and McQueeney.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Austin and McQueeney.
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Start on East 5th Street
2551 ft · 1 min · East 5th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Interstate 35
1893 ft · 40 sec · North Interstate 35
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 South
899 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
44.1 mi · 48 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 46, Loop 337: Seguin, Boerne
968 ft · 24 sec
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Turn straight onto Interstate 35 North
1.1 km · 1 min · Interstate 35 North
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Turn left onto State Highway 46 South
8.3 mi · 12 min · State Highway 46 South
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Turn right onto Rudeloff Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Rudeloff Road
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Turn right onto Seguin Road
3198 ft · 1 min · Seguin Road
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Turn left onto Cypress Ridge Road
11 m · 2 sec · Cypress Ridge Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cypress Ridge Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Austin and McQueeney.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Purple Heart Trail
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
44.1 mi · 00h 48m
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 McQueeney.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Austin to McQueeney?
The road trip is about 56.5 miles (90.9 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?
San Marcos is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.3 miles from Austin and 28.2 miles from McQueeney.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 49.8 miles (80.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.52 one way or $15.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.7 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 McQueeney.
Stop Ideas Near San Marcos
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 San Marcos.
San Marcos Station
Austin
San Antonio Station
Taylor
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Austin and McQueeney. Straight-line distance: 49.77 mi (80.1 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 McQueeney
Census designated place
| Population | 2,545 |
| Coordinates | 29.5921700, -98.0333400 |
| Altitude | 167 |
| Country | United States |
End: McQueeney (-98.03334, 29.59217)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 91 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
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 | $7.52 | $15.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.46 | $16.92 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $9.14 | $18.27 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $7.95 | $15.89 |
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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