How far is Austin, TX from Mustang Ridge, TX?
The driving distance from Austin, TX to Mustang Ridge, TX is about 18.9 miles (30.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
This Travis County community, situated at an elevation of 469 feet, is known for its Colorado River industrial areas.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Austin and Mustang Ridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Austin and Mustang Ridge.
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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
3 mi · 5 min · East 7th Street
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Turn straight onto Airport Boulevard
1279 ft · 20 sec · Airport Boulevard
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Continue on Ed Bluestein Boulevard
552 ft · 9 sec · Ed Bluestein Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward 183 Toll South: Lockhart
705 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bergstrom Expressway
1.3 km · 47 sec · Bergstrom Expressway
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Continue on Bastrop Highway
11.7 mi · 15 min · Bastrop Highway
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Continue on US Highway 183 South
1.4 mi · 2 min · US Highway 183 South
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Turn left onto Old Lockhart Road
602 ft · 24 sec · Old Lockhart Road
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Turn left onto US Highway 183 South
1274 ft · 18 sec · US Highway 183 South
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Take the ramp slight left toward TX 130 Toll North
1618 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway
1818 ft · 18 sec · Pickle Parkway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pickle Parkway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Austin and Mustang Ridge.
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.
Bastrop Highway
Continue on Bastrop Highway
11.7 mi · 00h 15m
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 Mustang Ridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Austin to Mustang Ridge?
The road trip is about 18.9 miles (30.4 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?
Montopolis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.4 miles from Austin and 9.4 miles from Mustang Ridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4 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 7:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.53 one way or $5.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Austin and Partly Sunny near Mustang Ridge.
Stop Ideas Near Montopolis
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 Montopolis.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Austin and Mustang Ridge. Straight-line distance: 14.86 mi (23.91 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 Mustang Ridge
City in Travis County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,001 |
| Coordinates | 30.0568800, -97.6911100 |
| Altitude | 190 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mustang Ridge (-97.69111, 30.05688)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.53 | $5.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.85 | $5.70 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $3.08 | $6.15 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $2.68 | $5.35 |
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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