How far is Austin, TX from Meadowlakes, TX?
The driving distance from Austin, TX to Meadowlakes, TX is about 50 miles (80.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.9 miles (62.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.
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.
Village in Texas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Austin and Meadowlakes.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Austin and Meadowlakes.
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Start on East 5th Street
127 m · 16 sec · East 5th Street
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Turn left onto Brazos Street
109 m · 23 sec · Brazos Street
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Turn left onto East 6th Street
1.9 mi · 5 min · East 6th Street
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Turn left onto Atlanta Street
71 m · 7 sec · Atlanta Street
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Take the ramp straight toward Loop 1 South
1065 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Mopac Expressway
3.9 mi · 5 min · South Mopac Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 290 West, TX 71 West: Johnson City, Llano
1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 290 West, TX 71 West
97 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Turn slight right onto West Highway 71
22.4 mi · 31 min · West Highway 71
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Continue on East State Highway 71
11.3 mi · 12 min · East State Highway 71
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Take the ramp straight toward US 281 North: Marble Falls
2194 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto South US Highway 281
4.2 mi · 6 min · South US Highway 281
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Turn left onto 2nd Street
2597 ft · 1 min · 2nd Street
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Turn left onto Avenue N
2764 ft · 1 min · Avenue N
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Continue on Meadowlakes Drive
1.2 km · 3 min · Meadowlakes Drive
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Turn right onto Columbine Street
845 ft · 39 sec · Columbine Street
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Turn right onto Olympia Fields Street
1561 ft · 1 min · Olympia Fields Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Olympia Fields Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Austin and Meadowlakes.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
West Highway 71
Turn slight right onto West Highway 71
22.4 mi · 00h 31m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Austin and Mostly Cloudy near Meadowlakes.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Austin to Meadowlakes?
The road trip is about 50 miles (80.4 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?
Briarcliff is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25 miles from Austin and 25 miles from Meadowlakes.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.9 miles (62.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 4:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.65 one way or $13.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Austin and Mostly Cloudy near Meadowlakes.
Stop Ideas Near Briarcliff
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 Briarcliff.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Austin and Meadowlakes. Straight-line distance: 38.89 mi (62.58 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 Meadowlakes
City in Burnet County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,733 |
| Coordinates | 30.5624500, -98.2986700 |
| Altitude | 245 |
| Country | United States |
End: Meadowlakes (-98.29867, 30.56245)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 80 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $6.65 | $13.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $7.48 | $14.97 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $8.08 | $16.16 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $7.03 | $14.06 |
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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